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THEORY OF KARMA
IN EASTERN RELIGIONS.
Theory of Karma in Eastern Religions
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Introduction.
Different meanings of word Karma.
Perfect Justice Of God For All Beings.
Karma, Akarma And Vikarma?
Jainism And Buddhism About Karma.
Karma Theory In Hinduism.
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7. Desires (Vasanas) Or Kamas Drive To Do Karma.
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8. Time - Space And Karma Theory (I).
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9. Time-Space And Hindu Mythology.
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10. Jainism And Buddhism About Time Space.
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11. Gita About Time And Space.
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12. Success And Survival Come By Karma Only.
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13. Karma Yoga - The Art Of Correct Actions.
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14. Perfect Laws Of God Of Karma.
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15. Self-Realization –By Writing Autobiography.
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16. History, Scriptures And Message Of Hinduism.
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17. Chart No. I. And Chart Ii.
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1. INTRODUCTION.
Knowledge and practices of Karma Yoga brings name, fame,
family love, good health, wealth and political power. Correct
actions (Karma Yoga) bring everything that one wants or can
dream of.
The general and exact scientific meaning of Karma is
discussed in this booklet. In general sense Karma means
(a) job or work (b) any activity. (c) But the correct meaning
of Karma in Vedanta Darshana is "Action done by an
individual with his/her five organs of Karma " These are
Speech, hands, legs, excretory and sex organs. From this
knowledge roots the concept of fundamental human rights.
"Karmani ave adhikaraste
Ma Faleshu Kadachana".Gita Ch-2.
Karma or actions done in past births bring happiness or
unhappiness (Sukkhas and Dukkhas) in this life is strong belief
of many Indian religions. Karma of past life cumulate and
decide religion, caste, color, sex and bring unhappiness and
sufferings in this life for an individual. How this happens was
my unanswered question. I used to ask questions to our
priests. Who were you in your previous life? What was your
name, where you stayed and what did you do in past birth? No
body could give me a satisfactory answer with confidence.
The word Karma had remained a mystery for me. At age
of 55, I started study of Gita in Oct 1979 after hearing a lecture
on Karma Yoga by Rev. Swami Shree Chinmayanandji in
Ahmedabad. That lecture produced a profound effect on my
mind. I memorized that chapter and it gave me great
understanding of the correct meaning of word Karma. Within
three months I saw the divine light of God. This is described as
cosmic experience or 'Darshana' of God in Hindu scriptures.
Karma produces a Time-Place bondage from which no
one ever escapes. One can do Karma but the fruits of actions
(Karma) are never in hands of doer (SELF or KARTA). The
results are in hands of other people, God, Mother Nature, or
TIME which is mostly the future (Prarabdha). Present “Time
and Place” always get linked and binds the doer of Karma.
Past actions can't be undone or repeated. Karma Yoga
brings predictable results in this very life. Yoga (Ch. 6- Gita)
teaches mind control and how invisible laws of Mother Nature
work. It indicates goals and develops positive attitudes
towards fellow humans. Correct actions -KARMA YOGA brings
peace of mind. It gives courage to face difficult times.
"Karmani ave adhikaraste".
To act or not to act is in hand of SELF (ATMA).
To do Karma or action is basic human right or God given
right for all human beings, male or female, young or old in any
country of world.
Political systems like democracy advocating freedom of
speech, choice of sex partners and freedom of work and jobroot from this meaning of Karma. These five organs of actions
are God given organs to every human being, male and female.
How to use them, or not to use is basic human right.
The commandments and taboos of religions preach
correct use of Karma organs. They show right path and save
one from doing wrong Karma (Sins, crimes or mistakes). Sins
are committed under grip of ego-centric (selfish) desires. If
Karma are done with noble motives, the results are good and
perceivable with senses and mind. A good Healthy life and fair
monetary gains are its immediate rewards.
All World religions believe in one way or another in law of
Karma and perfect justice of God. Karma lead to rebirths,
heaven and hell is preached in Hinduism and Jainism.
Knowledge of how the laws of Karma work for every individual
in a perfect way, provides direct as well as indirect proof of
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God's rules working equally for all creations, living and nonliving. Open minded students of world religions should
particularly study Karma theory from Gita even if they don't
believe in previous births and re-births or Moksha.
Karma binds equally all humans whether they believe in
God or not. Hindus believe in One God and in many angles
(Devas). Jainism and Buddhism are atheist or Nir-Ishver-Vadi
philosophies which don't believe in a creator God or Devas.
Jainism stresses on Non-violence and Hinduism preaches
duty, truth, active family life, celibacy and devotion to God. The
fine points about beliefs regarding Karma in Indian religions
are discussed in this booklet.
Hindus and Jains both believe in Sanchit Karma and an
unending birth- death cycle of soul. They try to get Moksha
(liberty from birth-death cycle) by Yoga practices. This booklet
explains the scientific meaning of Karma, Yoga, Moksha and
Nirvana. It would remove mysticism about Karma and provide
a new angle of looking at Karma theory to students of
religions.
The theory of Karma is neither mystic nor difficult to
understand. To believe in previous births and rebirths is not
easy and logical for most people. Most People want to be rich
and get all kinds of material happiness and comforts in this
very life.
To get birth in a poor or rich family is not in hand of
anybody. But by doing good duty bound Karma anyone can
become rich and enjoy all material happiness in this life. Right
and wrong Karma done in this life explain the rule of Karma
working perfectly and equally for every body. Correct Karma
done at right place and right time bring predictable results
(fruits). Idleness, inaction and ignorance (Tamas) lead to
poverty, diseases, fears, worries, un-necessary tensions and
early death.
The study of Gita and practices of Patanjali Yoga removes
worries and tensions and gives understanding of correct
Karma. Planned goals and all possible dreams of future are
achieved by Karma (Sankalpa Siddhi).
Yoga teaches how to maintain good health (Nirogi jivan)
which leads to long survival. Sankhya Yoga brings material
successes (Siddhies). Bhakti Yoga brings faith and Darshana
(vision) of God. All the three Yogas are discussed in Gita.
Regular study of Gita creates faith in invisible God and in its all
manifest visible forms including self or ATMA.
Politics and religion are not separate subjects. Indian
priests mostly neglect politics and preach false contentment,
negative life and family Tyaga meaning renunciation of family
and wealth. They ask to live in poverty and advise inaction due
to fear of bondage of Karma leading to birth-death cycle. But
Krishna in Gita says, "Fight for your rights, be rich and remain
active till the last moment of life (death)".
Benevolent Karma must be done to establish a good
political rule or kingdom of God on earth (Rama-Rajya). Karma
Yoga means correct goals and non-stop actions with a sense
of devotion and duty. Giving true knowledge is a noble activity
(Yagna), compared to donations of money or food to poor.
"Shreyad Dravayamaya Yagnat
Gyana Yagnaha Paramtapah.
Gita.
"It is better to give knowledge compared to giving material
wealth to poor. Gift of knowledge is higher than that of
money".
May God bless you, your friends and family with good
health, good thoughts, family love and self-confidence (Atmashraddha) in life.
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2. DIFFERENT MEANINGS OF WORD KARMA.
What Is Karma?
Difference between human beings and animals.
A Sanskrit verse declares:Ahara Nidra Bhaya Maithunam
Samanyametat Pashunam Naranam.
Dharmohi ako adhika vishesaha
Dharmen hina Pashubhi samana.
2. Actions done under drag of selfish intentions desires (Vrutties), wants, passions etc., (Sa-Kam-Karma).
3. The correct scientific meaning. Action done by 5
organs of actions (Karma Indriyas) of an individual.
1. Job or work done by an individual. (Pravrutti).
1. In the earliest Vedic and Smruti era ‘work or job’
(Pravrutti) done by an individual (Vyakti - manifest soul, Atma)
was called his/her Karma. This formed the basis of job
oriented four class system of the king Manu.
In the Gita Lord says,
Chatur varnayam maya shrustam
Guna Karma Vibhagayoho.
Tasya Kartarapi mam viddhi
Akartarm avyayam.
Gita. Ch.IV- V- 13.
Lord says: “I created the four classes of people on basis of
jobs done by them and 3 inherent qualities (Sat, Rajas and
Tamas - 3 Goona). I am eternal maker and breaker of this
arrangement”.
Different jobs are done by people living in a town, village
or a country. To gain knowledge and teach is job (Karma) of a
teacher. Men of knowledge like teachers, religious Gurus,
doctors, engineers, artists, singers, etc., were called Brahmins.
To give protection to people is Karma of warriors, army, police
and kings. They were called Kshatriyas. People doing
business and farming were called Vaishyas and all remaining
class of employees (servants) of above 3 classes were called
Shrudas.
A Brahman’s Karma was to gain knowledge and guide
people on right path. It was called Brahman Dharma. But in
course of time the classes turned into birth-rights giving and
preserving classes.
"Sleeping, eating, doing sex and living with fears and
worries are common in animals and men. All animals do these
actions (Karmas). Only religion - Dharma (meaning sense of
sacrifice and duty towards the fellow human beings) adorns
and differentiate human beings from lower animals”.
In Indian religions THE KEY WORDS KARMA AND
DHARMA are used in many different meanings. Its reason is
this. Nearly ten thousand years have passed for evolution of
Indian scriptures. In 2nd issue of GGDS we studied different
meanings of Dharma. We will learn first different meanings of
Karma before studying another important chapter of KarmaYoga in the Gita.
In first six chapters of the Bhagavat Gita, the word Karma
is discussed in great details. Karma Yoga means right or
correct actions done at proper place and proper time.
The word Karma generally means jobs, acts, actions,
deeds etc,. But these create confusion in minds of curious
students of religions. Average people are not very clear about
exact meaning of Karma, they remain in darkness, and people
who get attached to only one holy scripture or to only one
Guru also remain in darkness.
Three common but different meanings of the word
Karma.
1. Activity or a Job (Pravrutti) done by an individual.
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“In this world and (the universe made up of) many worlds,
God is pervading everywhere and is present in everything. If
you possess something, give its benefits to others and then
enjoy it. Give, share and then enjoy. Do not grab anybody's
wealth. (Do not steal, don’t accumulate great material wealth)”.
“Doing actions (Karmas) in this manner and this manner
alone, you expect to live one hundred years. Actions done in
this manner (Sharing and co-operation) will not bind you.
Otherwise Karmas always produce bondage in human
relations”.
The omnipresence of all pervading ONE GOD is nicely
declared in first two lines. The third line says GIVE (Tyaga)
and the fourth line says DO NOT BEG, do not accept
donations (Ma grudha), renounce, donate, give, share and
then enjoy. Do not steal (Asteya) or grab by force (parigraha)
anybody's wealth. The commandments and moral guidelines
of all religions root from such famous verses.
The manner in which Karmas should be done is shown in
the first verse, and how to do Karmas without bondage of sin
is shown in the second verse. By correct practice of only these
two verses any individual can become a noble and a
benevolent personality. Actions done without greed - to help
others do not bind the self (ATMA). By doing such actions one
can expect to live a long life of hundred years in good health
and happiness. There will be no bondage of actions (Karmaanubandhan) if actions are done in above manner, namely
sharing and giving.
These verses lay the foundation of ‘Sanatan Dharma’.
Dharma explains how to do Karma.
2. Actions done under drag of Desires.
(SA-KAMA KARMAS).
The Upanishad Rishies observed that all Karmas are
always preceded by some inner instinct, wish, want or desires
(KAMA) good or evil. Ego-centric selfish-desires are called
Vasanas. Desire is the provoking force which leads an
individual to do some activity (Vruttis lead to Pravrutti). During
this era the Karma meant actions done under drag of desires
and instincts (Vrutties). To survive and live long is a natural
desire. Thirst and hunger are natural instincts which make any
person to drink water or eat food.
Actions done to satisfy Vasanas are called Sa-Kama-Karm
or Rajasik Karma. I want a car, a nice home, lot of money,
many material objects, political power etc., are called
unnatural desires. Yoga and scriptural study teach how to win
false and selfish desires (Vasanas). Selfish Karmas lead to
sins. Sins bring miseries and many failures in life.
When the Vasanas are controlled and conquered, the
person becomes a real Karma-Yogi. Then he does many
selfless good actions which bring mental happiness, spiritual
joys and material successes also. In the Gita “religion” means
an individual’s duty and not any sectarian label. All Karmas
must be done with a sense of duty. All religions (Dharma)
preach what are good Karmas and sinful (selfish) actions.
In the Ishavasya Upanishad, (2000 BC) the word Karma is
used in meaning of selfless deeds.
Ishavasyam eedam sarvam, yat kinch jagatyam jagat,
Ten tyaktena bhunjithaha, ma grudha kasyaswid
dhanam. I.
Kurvan ave eeha karmani jijivishet shatam samaha;
Avum tvayi nanyathetosti karma na lipyate nare. II
Ishavasya Upanishad. V. 1 & 2.
3. Actions done by 5 Karma Indriyas (organs of
actions).
Desire-less action (Nish-Kama Karma) is impossible
according to Gita. Hence Gita preaches a practical way of
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benevolent goal oriented actions (Sat-Karmas). Do your daily
obligatory actions with sense of duty and noble purpose
(Artha) and achieve higher goals in life.
The correct and scientific meaning of word Karma became
better understood in the third era (Yuga) of Darshan Period.
Sankhya, Vedanta and Yoga are three popular and famous
Darshans. (7th-5th century BC).
Vedanta Darshana explains Karmas mean activities done
with 5 Karma Indriyas of an individual (ATMA). Karmas always
produce Time-Place bondage for the individual self (or doer). I
get bound to my Karmas, my son gets bound to his Karmas,
and my wife will get bound to her Karmas. In short the
bondage of Karma occurs at individual level only.
dislikes (Raga and Dweshas) soon arise in mind. Usually
people try to repeat the pleasurable past experiences and try
to avoid contact (Sanga) of disliked things or persons.
The properties (Goonas) of objects are perceived by the
mind (psyche or Manasa) and the impressions are recorded in
a subconscious mind (Chitta). This is called memory (Smruti)
or knowledge of past events. Knowledge is collection of past
experiences and memories in mind. We like to hear praises,
good news, see beautiful things, persons and hate bad news,
criticism, bad smells, dirty sights and ugly people.
An example makes above point clear. Give a child a tablet
of sugar. He likes it. Next time give a tablet of quinine. He
hates or dislikes it and throws away. He learns to love sugar
and hate quinine. Same happens with other four senses,
namely skin, eyes, ears and nose.
Only with hard training (Tapas) one learns to win 5 senses
and mind. Than he or she can with-stand many adverse
situations.
Karmas are the responses of love or hate are expressed
with one or more of the 5 organs of actions (Karma-Indriyas).
Totality of responses become the behavior Acharana of that
person. Sanchit Karmas mean accumulated total Karmas of
any individual. Sanchit Karmas are like deposits of money
made in a bank. Karmas must be guided by Dharma in all
situations. This is the message of Karma-Yoga in the Gita.
Correct knowledge of the five organs of ACTIONS is very
important for understanding of the Perfect Laws of God.
The five organs of actions are:
1. Speech (Vani). is a unique human ability. It is at root of
audio-knowledge (Shruti-Gyan), and the holy mantra OM is at
root of SPEECH.
2. Two hands. Also a special gift of God to human beings
only. Many skills are done by hands, e.g. grabbing, holding,
writing, playing music, shooting with a gun etc.,.
10 useful organs are given to all human beings by
God.
Religion Teaches ‘when to use and when to control’.
The knowledge of 10 human organs (Indriyas) is very
essential to understand the perfect and scientific meaning of
Karmas. God has given to all human beings ten organs, - the 5
senses and 5 organs of actions.
The 5 senses (Gyana Indriyas) are Eyes, Ears, Skin,
Tongue (as organ of taste) and Nose. 5 Hindu deity Gods are
ever linked with above 5 senses.
The Sun-God is linked with Eyes, 10 (Digpals) Gods of
different directions are linked with Ears, Water-God (Varuna)
with tongue, Air-God (Vayu - Maruta) with Skin and one
imaginary deity God- Asvinikumar is linked with Nose. The 5th.
step of Yoga teaches how to conquer the 5 senses.
The sense organs are very important instruments which
bring information (knowledge) of material objects of outside
world. Mind is called the sixth sense in the Gita. The mind
records this information when different objects make contact
(Sang) with these sense organs. But feelings of likes and
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3. Two legs. Walking, running, dancing, jumping, kicking,
etc,.
4. Organs of excretions. The organs of passing urine
and stool are called Upastha Karma Indriyas.
5. The organs of sex. Sex organs in males and females
are called Prajanana (Karma) Indriyas. How Muladhar-Chakracontrols last two Karma organs is studied in Yoga.
Five deity Gods are also linked with above five Karma
organs.
Fire (Agni) is linked with speech (!), Indra (God of Heaven)
with hands, Vishnu (God of material wealth) with legs, Yama
(God of death) with excretions, and Prajapati Brahama (God of
creation) with sex organs.
Only by self meditation and study of 8 steps of Yoga,
one understands the organs, attached deities, Perfect
Laws of Karma and how the bondages of Karma occur.
The visible as well as mythological deities explain the
purpose of these organs and how the deities help a person to
do actions. By meditation in the presence of a self realized
and learned teacher (GURU) one learns how the desires drag
the mind. When an action occurs, the individual (ATMA) ever
gets bound to his or her Karmas.
How to control all 10 organs is learned by Dharma study in
Yoga. The Dharma of males and females differ because of
difference in sex organs. Otherwise the 9 Indriyas (organs) are
common in both sexes and do same jobs. When a Karma
organ is used Karma occurs at that Place, and the present
Time always gets linked to it. When a Karma organ is used bondage of action (bandhana) always takes place.
The act of sex is called 'Sambhoga' Karma, meaning
‘Enjoy together’. Sex activity should be done in holy matrimony
- Dharma. This is also a duty during middle span of life
(Dharma during 25 to 50 years). Sex is done to propagate race
and not for physical joy. Earning money by truthful means, and
raising children is very important duty during this age period.
These activities are not Karmas.
Thinking in mind is not Karma or action, though some
books and teachers call it Karma. One pointed thinking is
called meditation (Akagrata or Dhyan -7th step of Yoga).
Seeing and hearing are also not Karmas as some Swamies
preach. Seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting are all
knowledge gaining activities. To call these activities Karmas is
scientifically wrong according to Vedanta Darshana.
Summary:
1. Knowledge is the highest wealth of any person,
compared to money. Gain knowledge and give benefits of your
knowledge and wealth to the community, country and entire
mankind. Keep your eyes and ears open. but do not get
attached to these senses.
2. Three common meanings of Karma are explained. No
Karma is possible without Kama (Desires). Kama must be
guided by Dharma. Lord also says, “I am Kama-(desires) if it is
not against Dharma. (Ch-VII- Vr-11)
3. Memorize 10 organs (Indriyas) and their functions.
Yoga practice in daily life brings super human control of Karma
Indriyas, and victory on Sense organs and temporary joys.
4. Understanding of Perfect Theory of Karma is not very
difficult. Karma-Yoga brings mental peace, worldly successes
and wealth which are enjoyed in this very life. To believe in
past lives or future births is very difficult for most people.
5. Do not worry about next births but make correct plan of
future of this real life. Live life happily by doing good Karmas.
Share your wealth, money and knowledge with others is
teaching of the Gita and Upanishad Rishies. Hinduism,
Jainism, and Buddhism link Karmas with previous births, the
present life and a life after death (Punar-janma).
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6. To get liberate (Mufti,- Moksha) from birth-death cycle
is of the 4 goals for a Hindu and a Jain. A life lived with noble
goals does not produce bondage of actions and leads to
Moksha in later age. Then there is no rebirth or further
sufferings.
7. By conquering wrong desires it is possible to achieve
Moksha, Nirvana or Moksha, a mental state of wonderful
peace by practices of Yoga meditation. Meditate upon the
“Perfect Laws of Karma”.
8. Time-Place bondage of Karmas is a worth meditating
subject. It applies to all individuals at all places. Any Karma
can be done only at the present moment of time (Today and
now) and at one place only. There is no exception in the
design of God.
9. Bhagvan - is Hindu name for God in the Gita. Bhagvan
means maker of the destiny, future or luck. Every individual
(Atma) is maker of his or her destiny according to Karmas
done by him or her. This becomes soon evident by self
meditation and self realization.
10. In above sense can I say “I am Bhagvan (God), maker
of my own destiny” and so everyone is also a manifest God?.
3. PERFECT JUSTICE OF GOD FOR ALL BEINGS.
Many religions believe that the soul (spirit or Atman) within
our body is divine and imperishable spark of God. It once got
separated from God like a drop of water separated from
ocean. A water-drop by itself doesn't possess power of an
ocean but it possesses many qualities of the original source. A
grain of sand is not earth, but earth is made up of many grains
of sand. Similarly a human being has many divine qualities but
he is not and can't be God. Hindus believe that the soul had
passed through nearly 8.4 million cycles of births and deaths
in past since life started on earth. The soul lived as unicellular
animals like amoeba and later as earth-worms and various
insects and animals.
The present human form is a special gift of God. It is the
fruit or result (Fala) of accumulated deeds (Sanchit Karma) of
many previous lives. Human being is highly evolved and
unique creation of God. Humans possess many extra organs
(Indriyas) not seen in lower animals. Three such organs
should be remembered in the study of theory of Karma. These
are speech, hands and intellect. With speech we express our
thoughts and with two hands we do many actions and deeds,
which lower animals can't do. We think with mind, intellect and
spoken words. Intellect means reason or logic which
discriminates between right and wrong.
Hindu and Jain priests believe that births, deaths and rebirths occur according to perfect rules of Sanchit Karma. To
get freedom (Moksha) from this Birth-Death cycle is an
important goal of human life. Moksha or Nirvana is achieved
by meditation and reaching a desire less state of mind called
Samadhi.
Different routes and vehicles can take us to the top of a
mountain. We can climb on feet, ride a horse, drive a car or fly
by a helicopter to reach the top. The starting point may be
from east or west, north or south. But the final destination is
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top of the mountain. Religions are like different paths and the
scriptures are like maps which give directions to a traveler. All
humans are given identical vehicles namely similar bodies. By
doing correct Karma, by devotion (Bhakti) and by path of self
knowledge shown in Gita, one can reach the top and SEE
Infinite God. Supreme God is endless and formless like an
ocean of space. By path of Yoga and Samadhi one merges
with God. Then one becomes a free soul (Muktatma) and is
liberated from the birth-death cycle.
Religions scriptures (maps) show rituals and give
commandments. Yoga is a special scriptures of Hinduism
which leads to a state of Samadhi. Many Yoga Ashramas and
centers are located in Himalayas and other places. Jains learn
Yoga in Jain Upashrayas (monasties). Buddhist monasties
also teach Dhayana Yoga. It is believed that Sanchit Karma of
past births vanish when Samadhi state is reached by Yoga. All
past prophets of world religions must have reached Samadhi
state at some point in their lives.
Following verses of Gita declare Hindu beliefs regarding
rebirths and suggest different ways to achieve Nirvana and
merge with God. Beliefs of life after death, and MOKSHA or
salvation are seen in many religions of world.
Lord Krishna says:Bahuni me vyatitani janmani ch tava Arjunaha,
Tan aham vetha sarvani na tvam vetha Paramtapaha.
Gita Ch-IV. V-4.
"In past I and you have passed through many lives. I
remember them all but Oh Paramtapa (man of great
penances) you don't remember a single birth".
Janma Karma ch may divyam
avum yo vethti tatvataha,
Tyaktva deham punarjanmam
naiti mamaiti so Arjuna.
Gita Ch-IV. V-9.
"He, who knows that his birth is divine and meant for
divine activities (Karma) during life, doesn't get rebirth after
death and merges with Me".
Vit-raga bhaya krodha, man-maya mam upashritaha
Bahavo gyana tapasa puta madbhavam agataha.
Gita Ch-IV. V-10.
"Having liberated from attachments (Raga), fears (Bhaya)
and angers (Krodha), and keeping ME in their minds, many
souls became virtuous and merged with my divine spirit (Satchit-ananda swaroop) via path of penances and selfknowledge".
Two paths of achieving liberty from birth death cycle
(Moksha) are shown in these verses.
First easy path (verse 9) is of doing divine Karma.
The second difficult path (verse 10) says get liberated
from worldly attachments, angers, fears (of death), know your
self and do penances (Gyana and Tapa).
The human form is divine gift of God and not a perishable
mass of flesh and bones, or a pot of urine, stool and blood as
some scripture like Vivek-chudami of Shankara says.
Benevolent acts done with aim of public good brings liberty
(Moksha) from birth-death cycle in no time. This is nicely said
in verse No. 9.
The second path is of hardships (Tapas), self-knowledge,
liberty from family attachments and controlling the angers. To
win fear of death is very difficult in young age. Hence the first
path of good Karma is relatively easy. Both paths bring same
result.
Summary:1. The justice of God is equal for all beings. Benevolent
deeds (Punya- Karma) lead to heaven and sins (Pap-Karma)
lead to hell is said in all religions.
2. Gita shows two time tested paths to achieve a state of
Moksha and get liberty from birth-death cycle. Moksha is
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achieved when self (Atma) SEES and merges with universal
cosmic spirit Brahaman, Parmatma or God.
3. Such beliefs are seen in Islam, Christianity, and
Judaism. Their dead bodies are placed in graves. God sends
holy souls to heaven and evil ones to hell according to good
and bad deeds (Karma). The concept of 'doom's day' in
Christianity and 'quamat day' in Islam look like the laws of
Sanchit Karma of Eastern religions.
4. KARMA, AKARMA AND VIKARMA?
Purnam adam Purman idam,
Purnat Purnam Udachyate,
Purnasya Purnamadaya
Purnamavavashishyate.
A famous Upanishad Mantra.
"This is perfect, that is perfect; from perfect arises
perfect. When perfect leaves perfect, still perfect
remains". This visible universe (of God) is perfect and
every creation (of God) is also perfect.
In a non-commitent manner the Upanishad Rishi declares
the perfect laws of Mother Nature (Prakruti). The deeper
meaning of such short declarations could only be understood
by religious discourses and knowledge of the perfect theory of
Karma. Karma are done by gross body and the results are
perceivable at mental and physical level by the doer (karta) in
this very life.
The laws of Mother Nature (God) work in an invisible
manner hence they look Mayavi, illusionary or mystic. Self
knowledge (Atma-Gyana) brings an end of this mysticism and
opens a bright path of self confidence (Atma- Shraddha) and
courage. The eternal rules of God (Sanatana Niyamas) are
unfolded by meditation. A bright way of living in harmony with
Mother Nature becomes visible with study of Upanishads, Gita
and Yoga-Vedanta Darshans.
People want comforts and material happiness. Nobody
wants to suffer, an early death, diseases or remain poor. The
knowledge of laws of Karma brings success, good health and
permanent joys in life. Many people have faith in God but they
suffer because they have no knowledge of the laws of Karma.
Money earning is an important Karma but don't get bound to
money (Lobhi) and don't make it the only goal of life.
Indian priests link Karma with past births and future lives.
Such talks further complicate the mysticism of Karma theory. It
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is removed by understanding of the purpose of Karma, how
Karma cumulate (become Sanchit), where they get recorded
and how they bind the doer (Karta) to his destiny (Prarabdha)
or future.
The mysticism of Karma is nicely expressed in Gita’s
chapter No IV verses No 16, 17.and 18. Lord says, Oh Arjuna
(God says Oh man):Kim karma kim akarma eti
kavayopi atra mohitaha,
tat te karma pravakshyami
yad gynatva mokshyase ashubhat
(16).
Karmano api bodhavyam
bodhavyam ch vikarmanaha
akarmanaha cha bodhavyam
gahana karmano gatihi.
(17).
Karmani akarma yaha pasyet,
akarmani ch karma yah,
sa buddhiman manushyeshu
sa yuktah krusnan akarmakrut.
(18).
"Even poets of great learning are in illusion (MOHAnot very clear in mind) about what is action (Karma) and
what is inaction (Akarma); therefore I tell you how rules of
Karma work. By knowing these you will be liberated
(Moksha) from unhappy situations in future". (16).
"You should know what are actions (Dharma Karma),
what are special actions (ViKarma or special things to be
done in special situations), and what are inactions (things
not to be done at all). Because the speed of Karma is fast
and mystic". (17). Speed of actions is faster than the
speed of light(!). Karma can be done at the present time
only. Meditate upon 'today and now', the 'present time
(Vartamana Kal)'.
"One who sees 'actions in inactions' and 'inactions in
actions' is an intelligent person in human society. He is
the doer of correct deeds or actions and a non-doer of
wrong deeds". (18).
The taboos and moral commandments given by all great
prophets of world religions arise from their observations of
events taking place in Mother Nature and behavior of human
beings in social relations.
What are Karma, AKarma and ViKarma?
Three words are used in above verses. Actions (Karma),
inactions (AKarma- opposite of Karma) and special actions
(ViKarma). Opposite words sometimes explain the meaning
better than the use of synonyms.
A student should remember the plot of Gita in order to
understand these words. Arjuna is on a battle field and a great
war is about to start. He has to do a special activity (Vikarma)
but is thinking of inaction (Akarma).
The 700 verses of Gita is a dialogue between Arjuna and
his charioteer Krishna in this set of circumstances. Bondage to
actions occurs is known to Arjuna but only Krishna knows that
bondage to INACTIONS also occurs. One can't run away from
duty bound actions (Kartavya Karma) in battle field of life.
Survival (Jijivisha) demands struggle (Sangarsha). Non-stop
Karma is the law of Mother Nature.
The kingdom of Pandavas was snatched away by fraud in
a dice game. An attempt to strip naked Pandava queen
Draupadi was done in the royal court by their cousins
Kauravas in presence of dignitaries like Bhishma and Dhrona.
After suffering great hardships for thirteen years and all
attempts of a compromise having failed, the decision of war
was taken unanimously by the Pandava brothers as the last
choice.
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Drums were sounded and bugles were blown. Armies of
both sides were facing each other. At such a moment Arjuna,
the Pandava prince and a key warrior, asked Krishna to take
his chariot between the armies with a view to have a last
glance of the warriors.
Arjuna observed his kith and kin, Gurus, respect-worthy
elders like Guru Drona and Grandshire Bhisma, friends and
relatives standing with clubs, bows and arrows in a mood of
war. To fight or not to fight this war was Arjuna's dilemma
because he could foresee the bloody and devastating results
of war. Arjuna was in duality of mind. Arjuna got gripped by
emotions of attachments and respect towards Gurus. He
became depressed (Vishad) and unsteady in mind.
Lord Krishna asked Arjuna to engage in the war. In war
one should forget relations like Gurus and pupils. Arjuna
wanted to run away from this situation and become an ascetic
(Sanyasi). What should be the correct action (Karma) in such
a situation was his question. Able good people can't run away
from duties and responsibilities (Dharma) is the message of
Krishna and Gita.
Gita, like many Hindu scriptures is written in a questionanswer style. It explains and preaches Karma Yoga - correct
dutiful actions in such a set of circumstances. The advice of
his good friend Krishna is to "Fight the war and fight well". To
fight this war was 'Vikarma', the special action demanded from
Arjuna. It was his Dharma- Karma or duty bound action. To do
them well is Karma Yoga (Yogaha Karmau kaushalam).
Some actions appear wrong at first sight and one is
tempted to run away or resort to an easy path of inaction
(AKarma). Guru Drona and Grandshire Bhisma had remained
inactive (Akarmi) when Draupadi was in great trouble in their
presence. They had committed many duty neglected sins
(Acts of omissions) by their inactions (AKarma).
The line between ViKarma and AKarma is very delicate.
Running away from responsibility is easy. But it doesn't solve
problems or bring any positive results. Actions done with a
sense of duty (Dhrma) is the correct course.
Such situations come in lives of able and intellectual
individuals as well as average emotional peoples. "To do or
not to do", "to be or not to be", "to act or not to act" are the
questions and the duality grips minds of many intellectuals.
Discussion with or company of good, trust worthy friends,
Gurus, parents (Satsanga) clears many doubts. Religious
scripture like Gita, Bible or Koran provide correct and self
uplifting thoughts and guidelines.
It is easy to understand that "actions bring results and
inactions don't bring any results". But in some situations
'inaction' becomes the best path. When to act and when not to
act is nicely explained in above verses.
Even educated people don't understand the mystic laws of
Karma without devoted study of Gita. It is not easy to grasp
the deeper meaning of such verses without background of
Upanishads and meditation.
We make wrong decisions and commit sins (Pap-Karma)
under grip of ego- centric desires and angers (Kamas and
Krodhas), and attachments (Ragas- Aasaktis) and bad
company (Sanga doshas). People remain idle when it is the
moment for action. Drona and Bhisma had committed many
sins of inactions. Repeated reading of scriptures and
meditation explains how the perfect rules of Karma work. By
discussions with trust worthy friends (Satsanga) one makes
less mistakes (commits less sins) in life and gets desired
successes (Siddhies), develops self confidence (AtmaShraddha) and faith in rules of Mother Nature (Prakruti or
God).
Rules of Karma govern all humans, all animals and all
non-living objects like sun, moon, rain, stones and sand. It is
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wrong to think that non-living objects don't do any Karma. Lord
declares in Gita.
Mayadhykshena Prakrutihi
suyate sachar-acharam.
hetunanen Kaunteya
Jagat vi-parivartate
Gita (Ch-9. V.10).
Lord says ; "Under my supervision and authority the rules
of nature work in living and non-living objects in an equal
manner. The world of material objects is constantly changing
according to my rules in a perfect manner."
The sun does the Karma of giving light, heat and governs
the Universal time. Water of oceans change forms from solid
to liquid and liquid to gases. These are not man ruled activities
or things. Wind brings rain. A dynamic roller of non-stop
actions (Karma) is going on in Mother Nature.
Actions done accumulate and binds the doer.
Actions done in awareness (conscious state of mind) or
ignorance (unawareness, subconscious or dream state of
mind) accumulate in an invisible manner (become Sanchit)
and bind the doer (Karma-anu-bandhanas result). This storage
of Karma occurs in minds of close relatives like father-son,
husband wife, brother-brother and friends etc. Right Karma
brings happiness and wrong Karma bring sufferings. A
murderer might escape a capital punishment in human
governments but a sinner has to suffer for his sins according
to laws of Karma designed by nature or God. Knowledge of
good actions or Sat-Karma, ViKarma and when not to act AKarma removes mysticism and brings successes in life.
Summary :1. The basic instinct of every born is survival and
successes. Nobody likes poverty, diseases and death in
life. Correct decisions, and actions done with a sense of
moral duty (Dharma-Karma-Yoga) brings all desired
results in this very life.
2. Without true knowledge of actions, inactions and
special actions (Karma, AKarma and ViKarma) people
either remain idle (Akarmi) or do wrong things (commit
sins).
3. The laws of Karma are simple and work in an equal
manner for living material bodies and non-living objects.
They are not mystic but work in an invisible (mystic)
manner. The knowledge of laws of Karma provide a direct
as well as an indirect proof of One God.
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God's bank the accounts of Karma on two sides never come to
a zero point.
The bank of God rewards for good deeds and fines
(punishes) for bad deeds (Sins). Every Self (Atma or an
Individual) has to suffer for bad Karma (sins) and enjoy the
fruits of good Karma. One has to suffer for sins even if he has
a credit balance of many good deeds in life.
Generally the two sides don't reduce to a zero point, and
next birth occurs to suffer or enjoy the balance of Sanchit
Karma according to Jainism. Thus a cycle of births and deaths
goes on.
Jains believes that our present birth is the result of
accumulated Karma (Sanchit Karma) of many past lives.
Happiness and unhappiness (Sukkhas and Dukkhas) come to
SELF (ATMA) due to Sanchit Karma.
Nobody can ever escape the effects of Sanchit Karma.
One has to suffer or enjoy the results of all good and bad
Karma until the balance comes to a zero point on both sides.
Jainism shows a way to burn out (Karma-Kshaya) Sanchit
Karma.
Living human beings have to do some activities (Karma)
for survival. Daily good and bad Karma accumulate on two
sides of account so long as one lives. To bring a zero point to
this account is the aim of human life. When this point occurs
one is liberated from birth -death cycle. Jain scriptures call this
state as 'Kaivalya or Kaval Bhava'.
Jainism advises a path of non-violence and penances
(Tapas) which vanish past Karma (Karma-Kshaya). Suffer
the effects of Karma and don't accumulate new Karma
(Sins). Slowly a state of 'Kaivalya Bhava' is reached. Then
the Sanchit Karma vanish and one gets liberated from
birth- death cycle.
"Ahimsa Parmo Dharmah".
'Non violence is the top most religion - the first code
of religion'.
5. JAINISM AND BUDDHISM ABOUT KARMA.
"Ahimsa Parmo Dharmah".
'Non-violence is the top most religion
It must be the first code in any religion.
Lord Mahavira, worshipped as 24th incarnation (Avatara)
of God in the lineage of Jain prophets, revised Jainism in 6th
century B.C..In same century Lord Buddha established a new
religion and philosophy called Buddhism.
Jainism and Buddhism were the earliest well organized
branches of an ancient Vedic religious tree of India. Before the
births of Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha, Vedic Brahmins
used to slain sheep and goats and offer them to Fire God
(Agni-deva) and Rain God (Indra-deva) in name of religious
rituals and fire sacrifices called Yagnas.
These religious practices were challenged by these two
great souls. They brought real light to the Upanishad truths
that same soul pervades in all living beings.
Non-violence was truly established in religious field by
Buddha and Mahavira, five centuries prior to birth of Jesus
Christ in west. In those days Hindu religion was known by
different names like Veda-Dharma, (knowledge is religion),
Arya-Dharma (religion of the Aryans, duties of four classes),
Sanatana Dharma (The eternal religion), Varna-Dharma,
Ashrama Dharma (Religion of the four goals of 4 varnas at 4
age quarters), or class doctrines of an Aryan King Manoo, etc.
Hindu name was given to all the above Indian religions in the
12th century A.D., by Muslim invaders.
KARMA THEORY IN JAINISM.
The word Sanchit Karma comes from Jain literature.
Sanchit Karma could be compared with daily wages earned
and cash deposited in the bank of God. The banker has credit
and debit accounts of all individuals (ATMAS).
If 100 dollars are deposited and 50 dollars are taken out in
human banks, a credit balance of 50 dollars remains. But in
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Hindus also believe in non-violence, but as second
doctrine of religion and not the first. The first doctrine of
Hinduism is truth (Satyam).
Patanjali Yoga in its first step (YAMA) teaches five
important points for health, happiness, success and survival.
The words are: Satyam (truth), Ahimsa (non-violence),
Asteyam (No thefts, no cheating), Aparigraha (no greed of
money, or political powerful high position, non acceptance of
alms or begging for food, money but living with self-respect),
and Brahamacharyam (well controlled sex desires, Celibacy).
The second step (Niyama) of Ashtang Yoga gives five
more points, namely Saucham (cleanliness of body and mind),
santosha (satisfaction in all situations in life), tapa (Enduring
hardships, or penances), Swadhyaya (self-study) and Ishverparinidhanam (Surrender to God's will, or destiny).
diet avoiding even potatoes and onions is taken through out
life. Any vegetable tumors growing in ground are forbidden.
There is life in food grains, and germs in water and air. Eating
food, drinking water and breathing air leads to violence is Jain
view. Such strict vows are practiced for the whole life by many
Jains and their priests. Living in this style, one accumulates
less sins and burns out most past sins or Sanchit Karma.
Some Jains priests fast unto death. They observe two or
three months unbroken fasts and die a voluntary death, which
is the natural result of starvation. This is called Santharo or a
kind of suicide.
To do nothing (Akarma) and suffer is not practical for
many people. Such beliefs don't encourage doing benevolent
humanitarian activities. Such practices and preaching lead to
self-centered attitude or a negative way of detached living.
Jainism preaches renunciations of wealth and detachment
from family life. People living in families commit more sins due
to family attachments (Ragas) and love. Because of such
beliefs, Jains don't enroll in military services but prefer
business and trading. War means violence and violence must
be avoided at all costs according to Jainism.
Gita also declares :Ahimsa samata tusthihi tapo danam yasho ayashaha
Bhavani bhava bhutanam matta eva pruthag vidhaha.
Gita. X-5.
"Non-violence, equality of all, satisfaction, penances,
donations, fame or defame, are mental attitudes arising in
mind. This is my design which creates different divine
(Vibhooties) or average human personalities or attitudes."
According to Jainism non-violence is not only first but only
way to achieve freedom from birth-death cycle. Do minimum
Karma (Sins) in this life and try to wash away the effects of
Sanchit Karma by strict vows of non-violence. This brings
Karma Kshaya (reduction of Karma). Various penances
(Tapashcharyas) are shown in Jainism to achieve Karma
Kshaya, which leads to Kaivalya (Moksha).
Severe body torchers are done to follow non-violence. A
seeker of Kaivalya (Moksha) won't wear shoes to protect ants
and insects. Some won't wear even clothes, renounce family
life and live in dark monasties. Weeks and months long fasts
are observed and water is not taken after sunset. Vegetarian
KARMA THEORY IN BUDDHISM.
Though Lord Buddha himself didn't believe in previous
births and rebirths. Such beliefs have entered some divisions
of Buddhism in later centuries.
Buddhist Lamas in Tibet believe in re-births of great souls.
When a great Lama monk dies, boys born in nearby areas are
picked up and trained in monasties as future Buddhist priests
or monks.
A division of Buddhism, the Zen philosophers also do not
believe in rebirths. Zen mostly practice Dhyana Yoga (art of
concentration, 7th step of Patanjali Yoga) and try to develop a
thoughtless state of conscious mind called "Satori", a
worriless, tensionless, relaxed state of mind. Live the present
moment of life (today and now) with full attention is Dhyana.
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Enjoy life without any bondages of marriage. These are only
one or two points about Zen philosophy.
Late controversial religious scholar of India, Acharya
(Bhagavana) Rajnish started his career as a Jain priest and
philosopher, but in later years he used to practice and preach
the Zen philosophy and enjoy sex without marriage.
Recently a movement of Vipashyana is started by a great
personality Shree Goenkaji of Itarasi. It teaches meditation
and self control. In Shree Lanka similar activity known as
Vipassana is going on by Buddhist priests. Live Today and
Now moment of life is their main theme of teachings.
Summary:1. Like Hinduism, Jainism also believes in law of Karma.
Good and sinful deeds cumulate (become Sanchit). Sanchit
Karma lead to cycle of births and deaths. They try to achieve
Kaivalya. Then one gets liberated from this cycle. Jainism
believes in non-violence as the most important religious
doctrine and the only way to burn out Sanchit Karma and
achieve Moksha.
2. Except Lamas in Tibet, other divisions of Buddhism
don't believe in rebirths, but they believe in non-violence,
compassion, (Karuna or daya) and equality of all humans.
Lord Buddha re-established the Upanishad truths that the
same soul pervades in all living beings.
Moksh (liberty), Kaivalya or Nirvana is reached by Selfmeditation and Yoga practices.
6. KARMA THEORY IN HINDUISM.
"Karmanu bandhini manushya loke".
Gita. CH-XV. V-2.
"In human society actions binds self (Atma) to destiny
(Prarabdha) or future".
Like Jainism, Hinduism also believes in Sanchit Karma
and rebirth of soul. Every event happening in the life of an
individual (Atma) can be explained on the basis of past Karma,
desires and laws of mother-nature (Prakruti), Efforts done
(Purusharth) and final destiny made by God (Prarabdha). This
is perfect designed by 'One Universal Invisible Infinite God'.
Many orthodox Hindus priests and average people believe
that birth in a higher caste (Varna) and rich or poor family is
due to Karma of previous births.
Congenital defects like deafness and blindness, getting
sex as a boy or girl, good or poor health, and various diseases
affecting an (ATMA or) individual, and the last event of even
death, in short every position and event of life is linked to
perfect laws of God, and the theory of Karma.
Beliefs of Hindus regarding destiny (Prarabdha) and laws
of God are similar to those seen in Islam. Islam strongly
believes in will of God or the law of destiny. Jains don't believe
in God but believe in rebirths resulting due to bondages of
Sanchit Karma. Both Hindus and Jains believe that Karma
accumulate in an invisible manner and decide destiny, rebirths
and deaths.
Upanishad Rishies traced roots of Karma and invented
that an unending chain of desires dwells in mind of every
human being. Past experiences of likes leads every man to do
or repeat actions giving pleasures. For example the joy of
eating a sweet dish produces attachments to sweet items of
food and a desire for sweets foods again. Skin likes moderate
temperatures. One tries to avoid extremes of heat and cold.
Smell of roses is liked. People like to hear words of praise,
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and don't like criticism. The five senses drag humans to do
Karma for getting sensual joys. Any ego centric desire is called
Vasana or Kama.
Vasanas are at root of all actions (Karma) was the
observation of ancient Rishies. The rule of Vasanas leading to
actions is called law of “Karya- Karana Siddhanta”. Behind
every deed (karya) or action (Karma, Behaviour or Acharana)
done by any human being there is a reason or cause
(Karana). Things don't happen without reason. To find the
reason or cause (Karana) is the subject of Buddhi (intellect).
Only a few make use of intellect in a perfect way. Most people
live at sense organ level or emotional level of mind and do
good or wrong deeds, enjoy or suffer and perish one day. The
following verse explains this beautifully.
Dhyayato vishyan punsaha,
sangaha teshu upajayate
Sangat sanjayate Kamah,
Kamat krodha upajayate
Krodhat bhavati sam-moha,
Sam-mohat smruti vibhramaha
Smruti bhrunshat buddhi nasho,
buddhi nashat pranashyati.
Gita. II- 62,63.
"A human being runs after material objects giving
sensual joys. In course of time he gets attached to things
producing likes and avoids dislikes.
Desires to possess and repeat past joyful experiences
(likes) arise in mind. When such desires are not satisfied,
anger is the result.
Anger leads to a hypnotic state of mind (Sam-Moha)
and memory (Smruti) is lost (Amnesia occurs).
When memory is lost intellect (Buddhi) vanishes.
When intellect (ability of reason) vanishes, the person
becomes lost path, falls in moral values and perishes".
Buddhi is the highest ability of a human being. We
think with Buddhi and not mind. Buddhi and mind, the
inner psychic organs, were studied in great details by
ancient Indian scholars. How a person suffers and falls in
life due to loss of intellect (discriminative power-Buddhi)
is shown in a scientific manner in above two verses.
Intellect depends upon memory power. Unwanted things,
people and events and unsatisfied desires lead to angers.
Anger leads to loss of memory power (Amnesia).
"I want a new car, I want to marry a beautiful girl or boy, I
want a new home, I want to be a leader and people should
obey my orders. I want to be rich, I want this and I want that",
are examples of Vasanas. Individuals at different ages have
different desires. Kamas or desires lead to actions or Karma.
Ego centric or selfish desires (Vasanas) lead to sins. Sins are
the bondages of Karma which bring unhappiness in future life
(destiny).
Gita and Hindu Upanishads declare that bondages to
Karma.don't occur when selfless actions (divine actions) are
done with a sense of duty and aim of helping others. Hinduism
and Jainism differ in this point. According to Jainism all actions
-even benevolent actions - lead to bondages and rebirths.
Hindu Upnishads don't agree with this view and preach a path
of benevolent and desire less actions.
Lord Krishna in Gita says:"Na mam karmani limpanti
na me Karmafale spruha
Eti mam yo abhijanati
Karmabhihir na sa badhyate.
Gita IV - V-14.
"Actions don't bind me (God) because I don't expect
rewards (fruits) of my actions; He who knows this law,
won't get bound to his Karma".
By doing selfless (desire less) actions like God and his
many assistants (Devas) like sun, rain etc, one remains a
liberated individual (Mukta-atma). Yoga teaches how to control
(Sanyama) mind and desires (Vasanas). Self control comes by
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Tapas or penances. Hindu 'Tapas' are simple and very easy
compared to very difficult 'Tapas' (long fasts) preached in Jain
scriptures.
The present birth is like an airplane trip from New York to
Bombay and a halt at London. You enjoy or suffer as per class
of travel allotted with the money paid (Sanchit Karma). You
eat, drink, relax or suffer according to either you are a first
class or an average class traveler. Either you pay your debts
(we have to pay for drinks in 'C' class) or receive rewards from
family members (free drinks in 'A' class). Scriptures advise.
"Pay debts (Give) and don't create new debts (get obligations)
from others.
"Rivers don't drink their water, trees don't eat their fruits,
cows don't drink their milk. They live for helping others. In
same way the noble saints help and live for others". (A famous
Upanishad Verse).
"Be your-self. Live a simple but noble and active life.
Do good deeds. Be satisfied with the present situation.
Try to control selfish desires - Vasanas. Learn to control
greed of money and comforts gained with material things.
Renounce wealth as if you are paying your old debts.
Renounce false egos and don't expect great rewards".
We run after money and make debts to buy things
which give us short term joys and sensual pleasures.
Seeing some body's T.V, a desire to buy a T.V arises.
'Vasana' to buy a T.V leads to a chain of Karma. Short
term joy results when first T.V. arrives in home. Next day
the T.V screen gets damaged by kids playing toys. Anger
and unhappiness results. Spanky given to children binds
you in kid's minds as a demon. You get bound to actions
done in anger.
Bhoga na bhokta vayamev bhokta,
tapo na taptum vayamev tapta;
Kalo na yati vayamev yata,
trushna na jirna vayamev jirna
(A verse from Bhartuhari Niti Shatak. 8th century A.D.)
"You don't enjoy the sense objects, the sense objects
enjoy you. (you don't smoke but a cigarette smokes your
lungs); penances (Tapa) don’t burn sins, but penances
burn your body; time doesn't pass but you pass on a
running belt of time and 'Trushnas' or wants never get
old- only your body gets old".
Life passes in this way and one day a white hair appears
on head or eye brow. If Vasanas don't come to an end in old
age or before death, then next birth occurs to satisfy remaining
desires. Sanchit Karma decide caste and wealth of parents (!).
If freedom from desires is not gained and death occurs
then the soul gets next birth in a higher or lower caste or in a
male or a female form. One might be born in lower animal
forms like a dog, a deer, a bird, a goat, a snake, a fish, an ass,
a bull, a cow etc., according to his attachments to these
animals.
A desire-less action is impossible, hence Gita shows a
middle path of Yagna-Bhavana. "Give more and expect less.
Learn to forget your credits. Receive less obligations, but
remember to pay debts. Give more and get less".
With this attitude one can live a long, healthy, peaceful
and perfect life of many success. Knowledge is real wealth of
a person and not money is Vedic preaching. Most desires do
get fulfilled during this present life, if a plan given by Hindu
scriptures is followed. Always remember your debts.
But people need guidelines. Everyone is indebted to their
parents and teachers. The obligations of parents and teachers
(Matru-runa, Pitru-runa and Guru-runas) are easy to
remember and repay.
Respect and obey your parents and teachers and care
for them in their old age is essence of Hindu religion and
culture. Moderation in eating, winning the taste of food
items and vegetarian diet, compromises in money matters
and satisfaction with present situation (Santosha), no
greed or jealousy are the attitudes preached in Gita.
"Satyam eva Jayate, only 'Truth' wins in the end".
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"Honesty is the best policy".
Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a code for Hindus but violence is
permitted under certain circumstances to preserve truth,
protect the chastity of women, freedom of the country and
public property.
Summary:1. Sufferings and joys, happiness and unhappiness
coming during life to an individual (Atma) is explained on the
basis of "Sanchit Karma", a theory similar to Jainism.
2. But Hinduism preaches to remain active and do good
Karma, with a sense of duty (Dharma) and not to worry about
results.
3. Mostly the fruits or results of Karma come in this very
life.
4. Religious Scriptures give guidelines regarding what are
good and bad Karma.
5. Merciful God gives next births only when desires
remain unsatisfied.
6. Remember your debts to parents and teachers and
pay them with respect. .
7. Hindus link three things with rebirths namely, unpaid
debts (Runanu-bandhas), unfulfilled desires (TrushnasVasanas) and Sanchit Karma.
7. DESIRES (VASANAS) OR KAMAS
DRIVE TO DO KARMA.
Vasanas mean selfish and ego centric desires.
Desires (Kamas) related to senses constantly arise in
mind. Some scholars use word Vasanas in meaning of sex
desire. Thus the word Kama is used to mean passions,
'Vasanas', wants, expectation (Apeksha), wish (Ichcha), hope
(Asha), need, ambitions (Mahatva-akankshas), four goals in
life (Dharana- 6th step of Yoga), natural instincts (vrutties) like
hunger, thirst etc. All these words indicate some kind of desire
in mind.
Hindu Rishies believe that actions done by an individual at
any time root from desires (Kamas). Selfish or ego centric
desires (Rajasik Kama or Vasanas) lead to un-social and
immoral behaviors, deeds or sins (Papas).
Arjuna asks why people commit sins.
Arjuna Uvacha.
Atha kena prayuktoyam
papam charati purushaha
anichhchhan api Varshneya
baladiva niyojitaha
Gita . III- 36.
"No body wishes to commit sins, yet a person
commits sins as if he is dragged by some invisible force.
Oh Lord, please explain me why this happens?"
Bhagavana Uvacha
"KAMA ashah krodha ashah
rajo-guna samudbhavam;
Mahashano mahapapma
viddhyayam eeha vairinu
Gita III- 37.
Lord replied:
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"Desires and angers when linked with selfish motives
is the reason. Know these two great enemies which
produce wild fires and great sins".
The Sanskrit word KAMA is translated as only sex passion
by many Indian Gurus and priests. Indian Gurus preach a man
to be free from lust of a woman. Husband and wife are two
halves of human units. Their bodies are different in sex organs
only, but their goals and souls should be united. Life long
celibacy - Aajivan Brhamcharya is not the Hindu way.
Scriptures like Ramayana and Mahabharata give stories of
Rama and Krishna and teach moral obligations (Dharma) and
ideal rolls of husbands and wives. Duties of husbands, wives,
sons, brothers, priests and kings are indicated in these
scriptures and religion of love in bilateral family relations is
preached since thousands of years.
Kamas or desires are of two kinds.
(1). Natural instincts and of
(2). Material or artificial wants of man made “Things of
Comforts”.
1. Self-preserving desire (Vrutties, Jijivisha- instincts of
survival) and race preserving desires (instincts - Vrutties) are
inborn natural desires. "I want to live, I don't want to die" is
natural instinct from birth in all living creatures. Life depends
upon presence of soul in body, but also on “Food, water and
air to maintain life”.
2. Un-natural desires for material things arise in human
minds only. Greed (Lobha) of money, possession of
perishable objects of comforts, top status in a family or political
authority in a country, becoming a leader in community etc,
etc. are un-natural human desires. At certain age these
desires must come to an end.
Hunger and thirst are self preserving natural desires and
food, water and air are the life preserving needs. A thirsty
person walks to get water. When he drinks water the desire of
thirst is satisfied. Water is made by God, but we have to do
Karma to get it. Act of walking to get water is done to satisfy
the instinct of thirst. Thus one can say that most natural
desires get satisfied according to Karma done by individuals
(Atmas) during life. To drink water is not a sin, but dirty water
contains germs and can produce diseases. To avoid killing of
these germs (violence), Jains boil water before drinking !
Sex desire or passion is also a natural desire (instinct) at
certain age. Sex instinct plays an important roll in propagation
of race, preservation of family unity and care of children.
Love of mother and father for their children is natural
race preserving instinct. Some Gurus explain it as Moha and
Maya, described in Hindu scriptures. Sex activity or love
making starts at teen age. Mental and physical control
(celibacy or Brahamacharya) of sex desire is necessary for
good health and co-operative family and community life.
Some Indian scriptures describe sex (Sambhoga-Karma)
act as animal Karma. Animals also do sex under drag of
passion. They do sex during fixed times of a year. But when
some humans do unwanted or forced sex activity to women,
they behave worse than animals and commit sins like rape.
Sex control during student age is a good training if one wishes
to achieve higher goals in life.
Chastity (Sheel) brings great fame and name. Pre- and
extra-marital sex is looked upon as great sin (crime) at all
places and in all religions. Religions give vows of marriage.
Marriage is a socio- political bondage for co-operative family
life, propagation of race, and care and cultural training of next
generation in all civilized countries.
Suppose a vergin girl does sex. She gets bound to Karma
of sex according to rule of nature even if she does it with
consent, in ignorance or by force. Her chastity is lost. She
might get AIDS or become pregnant. Her male partner may
refuse to care for the girl or the child. She will suffer mental
and physical consequences in future (Prarabdha). In this way
the perfect rule of Karma binds a person to his or her destiny
or future.
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To help such a girl or the orphan child is a noble Karma
(Dharma-Karma). Krishna's life is full of inspiring stories of
helps of this kind.
Six major and many minor mental (psychic) enemies are
described in Indian scriptures. Kama or desire is number one
enemy and most difficult to win. Many minor enemies like
greed and thefts etc root from Kama. To achieve a high
political or economic position is a good ambition if it is
achieved by honest means and used to help suppressed or
the poor.
Average people, living in family need money to buy basic
needs like food, clothes and home. They have to do job
(Karma) which demands devotion, truth and honesty. Vasanas
of getting things like cars, costly jewelry and palatial houses,
etc, make people to do sinful deeds (wrong Karma). Money
can buy such things in human society and greed of money and
Vasanas drive a person to do many wrong Karma or sins.
Three most important topics, Karma-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga
(devotion) and Gyana-Yoga (knowledge of self) are discussed
in Gita.
Karma Yoga is path of active life and fulfillment of noble
goals and desires. Four age related goals are given in Indian
scriptures. One goal needs to be achieved in one age quarter.
'Kama' or fulfillment of all desires is also a goal given during
third age quarter.
(i) Get worldly knowledge and also “Learn and remember
your moral duties” (Dharma).
(ii) Earn money with gained knowledge and stay on path of
morality. (Artha).
(iii) Fulfill all remaining desires in life with the money
earned and knowledge. (Kama).
(iv) When body gets old after age of 75, get liberated from
all material desires and fear of death. A state of mind called
Moksha (Nirvana) comes naturally.
Eight steps of Patanjali Yoga teach how to control desires
and emotions like angers arising in mind. By following above
plan, one lives a long life and satisfies most desires. When
desires end, one reaches Nirvana or moksha by practice of
Samadhi, the last step of Yoga.
A Yogi develops great memory power, wonderful selfcontrol and lives with peace of mind during all adverse or
happy situations in life. Yoga study opens a divine third eye of
intelligence which imparts three tense sense called Kundlini
Shakti. Such a person is able to visualize (see) clearly all
events of past, present and future.
Summary:1. The word Kama has many meanings besides sex
desire. The word Vasana means ego-centric selfish desires.
Desires lead to actions. Greed of possessing material things
leads a person to commit sins. Greed of money and unnatural
material desires come to an end by Self-study and Yoga
practices of meditation.
2. Karma must be done for survival and race preservation.
Food, water and fresh air are the basic needs of life. In human
society one needs money to buy needs like food, water, home
and clothes. An attitude of compromises, control of sex and
un-natural material things and wants bring great mental peace.
3. Actions done with knowledge gained from parents and
teachers and morality bring successes and happiness in life.
Speaking and sex are called actions. Sex control should be
developed during teen age period and observed for entire life.
4. By a plan of four goals (Purusharths) during four age
periods, a person lives a healthy long life and fulfils all desires
and achieve Moksha.
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Facts of Science.
Distance travelled by light in one second (Time) is used to
measure long distances of SPACE. Light travels 186,000 miles
or 300,000 Kms per second.
This linear distance is used as unit for knowing distances
between stars and galaxies. The distance of 92,900,000 miles
between sun and earth can be expressed as 8-Light Minutes.
Time is relative concept of mind. It is movement of
Earth and Sun in space.
Maps show lengths and breadths of countries and oceans.
The directions are decided by sunrise and sunset. Thus we
know that 'Time and Space (Place)' are in constant Yoga
(bondage, welded, interlinked, ever in union). Both are
beginning-less, endless, invisible and relative concepts of
human mind.
With three words we understand Time. PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE.
With three words we understand Space. LENGTH,
BREADTH AND HEIGHT.
When we talk about a PLACE, only two dimensions of
LENGTH AND BREADTH are implied. We can imagine big
land areas by small drawings on paper by maps. We can
understand sq. miles of lands of cities and nations. (Kshatrafala).
ALL UNIVERSAL BODIES ARE IN CONSTANT
DYNEMIC MOTION (Gati).
This visible universe- made up of planets, stars, suns,
moons and all objects visible to eyes –is in a dynamic speed
or motion.
Try to imagine and feel how fast these motions are.
 In one second, all animals, humans and non-living objects
like stones, houses, cars, airplanes, etc, on Globe Earth
revolve at a speed of 1/2 a mile/sec, in a marry-go-round
like spinning motion.
 During same second Globe Earth moves 20 miles in a
similar circular path around the sun, and
 The sun travels 250 miles in galaxy with its family of nine
planets in same one second!.
One rotation of earth on its axis makes day and night or 24
hours. Hour is divided into minutes and seconds by man made
clocks. We speak about time with numbers and words. We
measure land areas (place) by man made units like feet,
yards, meters, miles and kilometers.
We need four seconds to take one breath (Prana).
One heart beat takes one second - 0.8 second to be
exact.
As long as heart beats and we breathe, we are alive.
This second or moment is always 'today and now'.
8. TIME - SPACE AND KARMA THEORY (I).
Karma done and their TIME-PLACE bondages decide the
destiny (Future, Fate, Prarbdha) of any individual (Atma). To
understand this law of time-place bondage of Karma
remember:
(1). Karmanu bandhini manushya loke. GITA. Ch-XV
"The doer gets bound to his/her Karma in human society".
Bondages of Karma occur to individuals (Atmas). My
Karma binds me, my son's to him and my wife's to her, and so
on.
(2). Any Gross body can do Karma at the PRESENT
Moment of TIME only. (Kal-bandhana of Karma). Present time
is always 'Today and Now' for every living person.
(3). Actions (Karma) can be done at PRESENT PLACE
only (Desh-bandhan).
Remember these facts in understanding the theory of
Karma or God's Perfect Laws of Karma.
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Today and Now' (zero moment) of Universal Time is linked
with entire past, present and future days and months of human
calendars for all religious people, Priests, Gurus and Political
heads of all countries.
Try to imagine above three different non-stop (continuous)
circular speeds (Chakra-Gati) while sitting in a room or walking
on earth? It takes some time and meditation to comprehend
this time-place bondage of body to thoughts, Karma, senses
and mind.
Earth, having diameter of 8000 miles is surrounded by a
mass of air about 200 miles thick. Air is surrounded by an
endless mass of Light and SPACE.
Without air (oxygen) all living creatures would die,
airplanes and cars won't run and fire won't burn. Our physical
bodies are made from the food we eat. Food comes from
earth, but the energy (Calories) in food comes from sun. All
sources of energy on earth could be traced to sun.
yesterday. Nobody knows what would happen tomorrow.
Future is always dark, ever unknown or never born.
The laws of TIME, SPACE (PLACE), ENERGY AND
MATTER of physical sciences work uniformly on human
bodies and minds. They apply to all living creatures and to
non-living objects like stars, sun, rain, clouds, air, sand, rock,
gold, silver, money, cars, houses, and idols of Gods in temples
also.
Material objects make contacts (sanga) at a 'Place and
Time' with the five senses (eyes, ears, skin, tongue and nose).
The properties (Goonas) of objects like shape, sound, touch,
taste and smell are perceived by the conscious mind and
recorded in memory. If attention (Dhyana) is perfect, then
time-place information also gets stored in subconscious mind
(Chitta). This is called memory (Smruti) of material world.
Knowledge of any individual is mostly audio-visual
memories of events of past. Daily we see new things, hear
new thoughts and share these experiences with others, mostly
by speaking and hearing. Meditation teaches how to think
about material objects in a frame of time and place and
positive manner.
The law of physics states:
"Two material objects can't occupy the same space at the
same time".
This law works on human minds too.
"Two thoughts can't occupy the conscious mind at the
same time".
When one thought gets erased from mind, then only a
wave of new thoughts can enter in mind. If a person remains
attached to past events and wrong beliefs (religious, political,
social or economic), the growth of mind, intellect and
knowledge stops or comes to an end.
All humans have five senses (Gyana Indriyas) and five
organs for actions- namely speech, hands, legs, organs of
excretions and sex (Karma Indriyas). When one or more
Karma organs are in action, thoughts stop in mind for that
SCIENCE ABOUT TIME AND SPACE.
Theoretical physics is a branch of modern science. Albert
Einstein’s equation E = MC2 has proved beyond doubt that
both "TIME & SPACE" are relative concepts of human mind.
Instead of three words past, present and future, modern
scientists use two words- SIMULTANITY (saha) AND
CONTINUUM (satatam- nitya) for Time. Scientists link the 3
dimensions of space with time as the fourth dimension. But
they forget the three divisions of time, namely past, present
and future.
Past is the real life which every body has lived.
Present is the day or moment of our real existence
(Today), and
Future is the time that will come.
But future comes second by second, hour by hour and day
by day. Tomorrow becomes today, and today becomes
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span of time. Mind is conscious but thoughtless as long as one
is doing some Karma with hands, feet, speaking, (chanting
Mantra or singing prayers) or doing sex.
This is a subjective experience and could only be
confirmed by self-experiment (Atma-anubhuti). Try it just now
and confirm that chanting loudly some Mantra, walking or
dancing and clapping with hands- stops the thoughts in mind.
Mind becomes blank or thoughtless without any tranquillizers
or sleeping drugs.
Scientists link three dimensions of space with time,
whereas Hindu Rishies link the three divisions of time with
'place and self'. This way of thinking is called attention
(Dhyana). In meditation 'who am I' is the topic of study. The
subject of study and the object of study are one- namely one's
own Self (Atma).
This self study leads to an understanding that the laws of
time and place work equally on all things and beings. Global
human community co-exists or lives simultaneously in fixed
spaces of their physical bodies at different places.
'Aham' is the Sanskrit pronoun for I or myself. 'Aham' also
means Ego.
I in America and my relative in India live the same day and
moment of universal time in a time continuum. We have
'simultaneity' of existence (Saha-astitva or co-existence) at
different places on globe earth.
The time place law works for a husband in office, his wife
at home and their children at school. Their bodies are at
different places but there is an identical divine soul within their
bodies. It is PRESENT at all places, at all Times. Their bodies
do Karma at different places but at same time. In this way
time-place bondages of Karma occur to individuals. Husband
doesn't know what his wife did at home, and wife doesn't know
what her husband did in office. By speaking and telling they
tell their stories of past at home. Faith and trust are needed to
believe these stories.
With spoken words and numbers we understand
calendars, days, months, years, dates, weeks and years. But
we never try to know our own self, our ten organs, mind,
intellect, soul and Today.
The relationship of body with Today is constant (C of
Einstein). It is either zero or infinite.
Today is the last day (doom's day) of universal time. In
Time continuum of universe the human community coexists.
The limitations of time and place that apply to me, also
apply to every human being, how great, rich or strong he or
she may be. We are equal human beings- brothers and
sisters, provided we remove from our minds false egos of
strength, knowledge, sex, caste, creed, color, money,
nationality and religions.
UNDERSTANDING OF UNIVERSAL TIME.
Holy books open with statements like God created world in
seven days and then HE created Adam and Eve (man and
woman). There is no indication where God lived (place) before
those first seven days and when (time) did the first second of
the first day start. Scientists ask logical questions. When and
by whom this universe was created? How old are the stars,
planets, (Earth is a planet), suns and the galaxies?
These are time related questions about universal bodies.
Scientists believe that the earth is 400 billion years old. What
difference will it make if you or I say that it is 50,000 trillion
years old? It does not change my or your birth and death dates
in 2010, nor our clocks and colanders or its relationship with
the last day of universal time or today.
No living human of today was present before two
centuries. Life of every body had started on his or her birth
date or 'Today' of universal time. Every born shall die in future
on a fixed day, which will also be 'Today' of universal time.
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about religion and God”. Limited and imperfect human beings
had tried to describe the infinite and perfect God by words so
that others can understand the rules and mercy of Eternal God
and HIS eternal laws.
5. Today is the last day of universal time (doom's day) and
NOW is the moment of our existence. By understanding soulbody relationship, one understands omni-presence of an
undying, constant, changeless and divine soul. It creates faith,
self-confidence, attitude of equality, compassion, and love.
6. Real self confidence comes when fear of death is gone
by knowledge of perishable nature of body and imperishable
nature of soul. My death date and that of all human beings
is fixed. It is always 'today and now'.
7. I can't change laws of Mother Nature, but I can
change laws made by men- political, religious or social.
Today is in reality the day of my, your and every body's
existence.
I can never cross this threshold of universal time. Similarly
no living human can and will ever be able to cross it in future.
The bondage to all human bodies of the 'Last day of universal
time' or today is constant. It is the eternal law of God.
Will this universe end when I die?
Will this world come to an end when any great man dies or
many people die in a war?
Self study (Swadhyaya) explains fixed rules of Mother
Nature (God). Then the limitations of knowledge, self, relatives
and all humans to time and place become clear in mind. We
all are imperfect but equal human beings limited by time
(Death), space, place and bondages of Karma.
Summary :1. Time and space are related to movements of universal
bodies like earth, sun and moon. Universal time and space are
limitless and infinite, but are inter-linked (united) or inseparable
from each other.
2. By knowing the relationship of soul with body, one
understands the bondage of soul, self and body to universal
time-place and Karma.
3. Only five Karma can be done with five organs of
actions. Speaking is Karma which binds the speaker to future.
Speak truth, keep your promises, etc, become moral codes.
With five senses we gain knowledge and these activities can't
be called Karma in the strict sense of word. Similarly
meditation (one pointed thinking) and attention (Dhyan) can't
be called Karma.
4. With words, maps, directions and numbers we can
understand things and places. The knowledge of any person
(Atma) has limitations of time- place and spoken language. It
is generally audio-visual memories of past events only. This
rule applies to spoken words of great prophets and scriptures.
Hence any scripture can't be accepted as the “Final word
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Picture No. 1
Please See following 3 pictures, Charts and
thoughts from my published Gujarati books, Published
during 1982 to88, with English remarks to understand
Space Time and Distances and Size of Earth, Sun
Etc.
Explanation Of Picture No. 1
TO IMAGINE SIZE OF SUN IMAGINE
A 10 x 10x 10 FEET SIZE SPACE OCCUPYING SMALL
ROOM OR HUT.
NEXT IMAGINE A ROUND FENCE AROUND THIS
HUT AT A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 10 FEET.
NOW IMAGINE A 1 INCH DIAMETER TABLE TENNIS
BALL PLACED AT FENCING OF THIS PLACE. IT IS
SPINNING ON ITS OWN AXIS AND ALSO AROUND THIS
HUT IN A NON-STOP MOTION.
THE ABOVE MENTIONED IMAGINARY PICTURES
ARE SHOWN IN ADJOINING PICTURE ABOUT SIZE OF
SUN AND EARTH AND APPROX. DISTANCE BETWEEN
THE SUN AND EARTH.
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Explanation Of Picture No2.
Picture No2.
Note following Points:-.
 Earth is at a Distance of . 930, 000, 000 miles
away from Sun.
 There are only two Planets between Earth and
Sun, - Mercury (Budha) and Venus (Shukra) at a
distances of 360,000,000 miles and .670, 000,
000.miles, respectively).
 Next to Earth is located Mars (Mangal), at a
distance of 1400, 000, 000 miles from Sun.
 4 Next one is Jupitar (Guru) at a distance of 4840,
000, 000 miles from Sun. It is the biggest planet in
Solar family of planets. All other planets like
Saturn (Shani), Uranus (Prajapati) and others are
at very great distances.
 Earth rotates on its axis in one day (24 hrs) and
also makes one circle around Sun in 365 days,
which makes one year of our human Calendar.
 Mercury takes – according to human Calendar -80
days to complete one circle around Sun, but it
rotates only once during this journey. Thus if we
are living on Mercury, then one day will be equal to
one day (!).
 Some Planets like Earth have one Sub-Planet –
moon. Saturn has 6 moons and Jupiter has also
moons.
 Imagine above distances and Speed at which all
planets are revolving around Sun.
Pic No. 2.
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Solar family of 9 planets and their distances from
Sun and their sizes are shown in this Picture
Any man standing on Earth has to Realize how small
I am, in these Diamentions of Earh and Sun.
Chart From an Essay on Panch Mahabhuta
From a Gujarati book Raj Yoga (1985)
By Dr. H. K. Gandhi -
Explanation Of Picture No.3
Picture No.3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------Diameter of EARTH AND SURROUNDING AIR IN SCALE :1 Mile = 1 PAGE Thickness of any Book.
Pic.No.3
Diameter of Earth = 8000 miles
=4 BOOKS OF 2000 PAGES.
Air Atmosphere = 200 miles around earth.
= One Small Booklet of 200 Pages.
Imagine with above Dimensions.
Height of Himalaya is about 5 miles high,
= 5 pages and
Maximum Depth of Pacific Ocean =5 miles
= 5 pages deep.
Jet Air-planes fly at height of 35 000 Feet
= 7 pages height.
Now Imagine one human being Height 6’ - standing
On Globe Earth comparing in above dimensions.
When he talks about World, what does he mean?
He talks about God and Religions and
fights for ownership of
Land, Oceans, Mountains and even Air Space
Now a days!
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.
Bhagavatum is a popular scripture among Vaishnavas, the
worshippers of Vishnu. Hindus believe that only Lord Vishnu
takes human forms to destroy the evil doers and re-establish
religion at different places.
All prophets, saints and messengers of God at all places
and times are looked upon as incarnations (manifest human
forms) of Lord Vishnu. This is the correct Hindu attitude which
makes Hinduism a broad minded religion. All prophets give a
common message of love and co- operation, preach noble
ideas and they re-establish true religion.
Mythology is a symbolic way of personifying invisible
forces of nature and super-human qualities seen in a few
people. These are called Devas (Gods) and Devies
(Goddesses). Nearly 330 million Gods and Goddesses were
created in Hindu Puranas in course of time.
This visible universe is the body of Vishnu and two
invisible deities, the assistants of one God. Ganapati and
Sharda or Saraswati are invisible children of God Shiva and
Brahma.
1. God of all souls and living creation is Brahama. His wife
is called Brahamani.
2. God who maintains all lives is Vishnu. His wife is Laxmi
(money).
3. God who destroys all living and non-living things is
Shiva (God of TIME - or Kala). His devoted wife (Goddess of
love and devotion) is known by many names like Bhavani,
Uma, Amba, Kali, Durga, Chamunda, Parvati, Jagat- janani
etc.
Ch. No. 9. TIME-SPACE AND HINDU MYTHOLOGY.
The study of parallels in science, space-physics,
philosophy and astrology with time-space beliefs of three
eastern religions, namely Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
unfolds how the beliefs regarding previous births, present life
and life after death (Punar-janmas) had evolved in India.
This study explains how the perfect theory of Karma
(actions) work for all individuals at all places and times. It also
provides a proof of One God, HIS diverse visible (Sakar) and
invisible (Nirakar) forms coexists and the eternal (Sanatana)
laws of Mother Nature (Prakruti).
Hindus believe that both Time and Space are INFINITE
like God, meaning beginning less and endless (Anadi and
Ananta).
Jains explain time-space with a theory of comparisons or
relativity (Sa-pekshavad) and
Buddhists believe that only the present life and present
time is absolute truth and space is zero or void
(Shunyavakasha).
But all Indian religions believe in laws of Karma, nonviolence as an important slogan of spiritual life, self
realization, control of passion (sex), control of desires by
some penances (Tapascharyas), equality of all human
beings at all places and the same soul pervading in all
living creations.
Eighteen mythological Hindu scriptures called Puranas
give humorous and inspiring stories of three main Gods
Brahama, Vishnu and Shiva (Mahesha). Six Puranas are
devoted to one deity God. These are three assistants of
Infinite God. They do activities of creation, maintenance, and
destruction in nature (Prakruti) since dawn of life on earth.
Shreemad Bhagavatum, a popular Vishnu Purana
describes 10 major incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Rama (1500
B.C.), Krishna (1200.B.C.) and Buddha (600.B.C.) are the 7th,
8th, and 9th human incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
SYMBOLIC MEANING OF SOME GODS AND
GODDESSES
IN HINDU MYTHOLOGY.
Brahama is totality of spirits or divine souls in all life.
His virgin daughter Sharda or Saraswati is symbol of
beauty, knowledge, music, arts and speech. She sits on a
peacock, the most beautiful bird and holds a 'Vina' in her
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hands. She wears a white dress. It means keep no biases in
mind if you wish to learn something. She is goddess of
Education, Vidya-Devi, and always respected by students and
even three deity Gods Brahama, Vishnu and Shiva.
Vishnu symbolizes all visible objects and total matter
(mass) in universe.
The word Vishnu is made up of two parts. 'Vishva' means
universe and 'Anoo' means atoms. All things - living and nonliving- perceptible to ears, eyes and other senses are different
forms of sleeping body of Lord Vishnu. The sun, the moon,
stars and planets are different parts of Vishnu. A mountain or
a stone is Vishnu, an ocean or a drop of water is Vishnu, a
cloud in sky or a river on land is Vishnu and a flower or a
butter-fly is manifest form of Vishnu.
Brahama, Shiva and many Gods and Goddesses are
formless and invisible (Niranjan and Nirakar) deities. Only
Vishnu is visible and assumes many diverse forms.
Deity Gods symbolize qualities in humans, birds and
animals, and also the creative, sustaining and destructive
forces observed in Mother Nature.
Our gross bodies are made from five basic elements
(Mahabhutas), namely earth, water, air, fire (energy) and
space. First three elements represent three forms of Vishnu
namely solids, liquids and gases, like ice, water and steam.
Gross objects like land, water and air are composed of fine
atoms. Vishnu could be imagined as 1/3 visible portion of one
invisible and infinite God.
Vishnu's wife Laxmi symbolizes money and land.
Money is a man made thing but very necessary for family
needs. Money can buy land, food, water and fresh air in a
country or a society.
A rich person, who cares for his family, other dependents
and employees without ego is a living Vishnu (Vaishnava
Jana). Be a king, be boss (Dhananjaya) and not a slave of
money is the message of Krishna in Gita.
Eagle, the high and fast flying bird, is vehicle of Vishnu.
Keep your dreams and goals high is the message.
Vishnu has no children. HE is father of all living and nonliving forms. Fertile land, giving fruits and grains and feeding
us like a loving mother, is symbolism of Laxmi as land. Land
belongs to God. Love and serve mother-land and don't fight for
land is the message.
Shiva means cosmic energy (Shakti) in the infinite
space. Two subtle basic elements fire and space
represent Shiva. Maha-Kaleshvera is another name of
Shiva which means 'Great God of Time'.
Space is ever united with time. Energies like heat, light,
speed, electricity etc, are the invisible forms of Shiva. Fire and
light are fine matter particles travelling at different speeds in
space. We get light and heat from sun (form of Vishnu) as fine
matter particles (Anoos) or electrons.
All material bodies, gross or fine are in constant motion
and they change place and forms. Eternal laws govern the
speed of earth, stars and sun in universe (general theory of
Einstein). The motion of atoms in gross matter is energy
(special theory of Einstein).
When gross bodies disperse into fine atoms, energy is
liberated. When fine atoms re-unite to form gross bodies,
energy gets bound within gross bodies. There is power in unity
of a group (Sangh Shakti). Unity within family or a nation
means strength, peace and prosperity.
Today we know that light is matter and it could be
expressed as grams of light. One gram of light = 50 million
KWH units of electricity.
Human symbolism of Shiva is a powerful man of the
knowledge of universe. Ignorance or darkness is destroyed
with knowledge or light.
Shiva's vehicle is bull. His musical instrument is drum
suggestive of time (rhythms) in a song or dance. Bhavani
symbolizes motherly love at all places in family.
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Shiva has two sons, Ganapati and Kartikeya. Kartikeya is
a charioteer of Sun God. The chariot of sun has seven horses
which represent seven colors of light.
Ganapati or Ganesh is the well known elephant-head deity
God worshipped by many Indians. Ganapati symbolizes a
good leader. 'Gana' means a group of people and 'Pati' means
a boss or a husband. He is a male God of literature.
Big ears of elephant suggest "keep ears open and listen to
people". Big head indicates store more and more knowledge in
head. Maximum knowledge is gained by hearing.
A big Ganapati rides on a rat. In ego of leadership don't
forget the people you are riding, is the message. A leader
must have strength, knowledge and thick skin like an elephant.
One who gets angry by criticim can't become a leader.
Elephant is a vegetarian animal having long life of hundred
years. A strong body and successful life of hundred years is
possible with vegetarian diet. Ganapati has a pen, a book, a
bow and an arrow in his four hands. These are the tools of a
leader.
Ganapati has two beautiful wives Riddhi and Siddhi.
Riddhi means wealth and Siddhi means success or fame.
Leaders and rich people are respected at all places. Thus by
idols one learns how to live long, be strong, be a leader and
succeed in life.
In mythological story of Shiva Purana, Lord Shiva slains
the head of his son and fits head of an elephant. All fathers
should give best education to their sons is the message. But
all strong, successful, knowledgeable and wealthy leaders at
all places should remember that Shiva, (The God of death or
time) is their father. Leaders are created by need of time and
destroyed by time.
A combination (union or Yoga) of spirit, matter and energy
(fractions of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) makes one living
being. Death occurs when the soul (Brahaman) leaves the
body. After death the five elements (Vishnu and Shiva)
disperse and merge with original universal elements
(Mahabhutas) in space. They reunite to create new bodies
from the eternal seeds of God. In this way a cycle of births and
deaths of all creations goes on and on. A non-stop cycle of
births (creation), existence (maintenance) and deaths or
destruction of bodies goes on since millions of years.
A human being can do activities like Brahama, Vishnu or
Shiva, or become a local leader like Ganapati. But one can't
ever be the supreme God (Bhagvan). All prophets of religions
are the manifest human forms of Vishnu and not the Supreme
God. Shiva is called Bhoot-nath (Boss of creations).
'Bhoot' means a ghost or holy spirit without body. BhootKal means past time. All living people and creatures have
memories of past and existence at present time. Deaths of all
Bhoota also occur at the present time or Today and now. All
manifest forms and bodies are limited by space and bound by
time, by a fixed invisible law.
Mama yonir mahad Brahama
tasmin garbham dadami aham,
Sambhavaha sarva bhutanam
tato bhavati Bharata.
Gita: XIV -3.
Lord says, "Oh seeker of divine light (Bharata), I (as
Krishna manifest) belong to the highest species of
humans. I give seeds to all species and thus many
species are created in the world".
The word seed in this verse could be interpreted in gross
sense as a sperm (or ovum). It can also be understood as a
good thought.
One inspiring idea can infuse courage to live. We
belong to the highest species of humans (Mahad-Yoni)
and we can give new thoughts is the message of God in
this verse.
Summary:1. A comparative study of beliefs regarding Time-Space in
modern science and astrology explain the eternal laws of God
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or Mother Nature. Three Indian religions link Time-Place with
existence, death, births and previous births.
2. Three imaginary Gods- Brahama, Vishnu and Shivawere created by Puranic Hindu Rishies to explain three
constant activities going on in nature, namely creation,
maintenance and destruction.
Brahama is pure undying spirit, Vishnu is gross material
body, and Shiva is heat or energy in body and universal space
as cosmic light.
The visible universe is sleeping body of Lord Vishnu. Lord
Shiva and Lord Brahama are invisible deities.
3. Space is linked with time. Many deity Gods and
Goddesses of Hindu mythology are wives, children and grandchildren of three main deity Gods.
Laxmi means money and land.
Saraswati is Goddess of arts, music and speech.
Ganapati is symbol of a good leader. Live long with
vegetarian diet, gain knowledge, be strong, get wealth and
fame is the message. Different tools, dress and vehicles of
deity Gods represent human and animal qualities.
4. Only Lord Vishu assumes variety of forms and takes
human births at different places to uplift religion and guide the
people. All prophets, saints and benevolent men of knowledge
are human forms of Vishnu.
5. Supreme God is One, Infinite, beyond time, space, and
human words. One God could be realized with mythology and
study of self. We dwell in universe and universe dwells in our
minds as OM (speech or Vani) and knowledge.
6. Self-knowledge leads to understanding of fixed rules of
omni-present God, working equally for all humans, at all times
and all places. The rules of Karma bind believers (theists) and
non-believers (atheists) alike.
10. JAINISM AND BUDDHISM ABOUT TIME SPACE.
Jains, Buddhists and many Hindus believe that the soul
(Brahaman or Atma) in all living creations (Humans, animals
and plants) is same.
Pure soul without body is divine, changeless and immortal
by its nature. It is part and parcel of God. Such beliefs had
created slogans like "Soul is God, soul is truth, soul is wise
(Pragnanam Brahamaha), I am that (So aham), the holy spirit
is God, I am Brahaman" and therefore 'I am God'.
In order to understand these slogans it is necessary to
understand a word ATMA, usually used in meaning of soul.
What is ATMA or Soul (Spirit)?
The word ATMA is used in the sense of soul in many
Sanskrit and Jain scriptures. Jains like Hindus believe that
soul is the divinity within us. But there are other meanings in
which word ATMA is also used in literature.
The word ATMA has four different meanings.
(1). I or My-self, 1st person singular pronoun "I".
(2). Soul.
(3). Self. (correct and scientific meaning)
(4). One individual (Vyakti). One single living creature is
called manifest soul (Vyakta-atma).
These different meanings have created great confusions
and mis-understandings in the minds of students of Indian
religions.
Karma (actions) done by self or an individual in past and
the events happening in his/her life explain the perfect laws of
Karma. It leads to conviction of uniform laws of nature working
equally upon all humans, animals and plants.
Supreme God could only be realized in an indirect way by
study of Self and time-space bondage of gross body with soul
and Karma. Self or one individual (Atma) can establish a
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relationship with God like father-son (Jesus Christ), husbandwife (Mira) or friend-friend (Krishna-Arjuna).
Let us examine a verse of Gita which indicates the correct
meaning of the word Atma. Six times the word Atma is used in
this verse. Translated as soul it doesn't carry any meaning. But
translated as my-self, your self, her self or an individual it
carries a great message.
Uddharet Atmana atmanam,
na atmanaam avasadeyet
Atmvaivatmano bandhuhu
Atmavaiva ripuratmanaha.
Gita. Ch. VI-5.
Lord says "Uplift yourself by yourself alone, don't
think you are inferior to any body; Self is brother of self,
and self is enemy of self. You are your own brother and
you are your own enemy".
The eight steps of Patanjali's Yoga leads to selfrealization, bondage of self with time, and relationship of body,
mind and intellect and the ever changing universal bodies.
Sixth chapter of Gita teaches Yoga of meditation.
Jainism about Time-Space.
Based upon study of self, a philosophy of Syad-Vad was
started by Lord Mahavira, a brilliant Kshatriya prince and
contemporary of Lord Buddha in 6th century B.C..
Lord Mahavira said that Time-Space are relative words.
Gunas or properties of material objects, time and space could
only be understood by comparison (relationship) with other
material objects.
To call Mr. T. a tall person, one needs a short person Mr.
S for comparison. But Mr. T will be a short person if he is
compared to a third person Mr. High who is taller than Mr. T.
Thus short or tall are relative qualities. To call someone
beautiful one needs to find what is ugly.
Thus we see that the world of material objects is full of
diversities and many opposites. A day is understood as
presence of sun in the sky. In a dark cave there is no light. But
we can't say there is permanent night in a cave. In Yoga study
I have to identify myself, without any comparison. Soon I
would realize that to compare any two individuals is wrong. But
there is a common factor in all living individuals. It is the soul,
wrongly called Atma. Life depends on the presence of this soul
element within body.
When soul leaves body we die. Jains don't believe in
mythological deity Gods of Hindu Puranas, but believe in
rebirths. During 4th century A.D., many Jain saints had
developed arithmetic and a system of three number calculus,
zero, one and two. It was called possibilities (Shakyata) and
probabilities (Sambhava).
Time and Space (Place) relationship was explained with
study of self, body and soul. It was known as theory of
relativity (Siddhanta of Sa-apeksha-Vad), very similar to
modern theory of relativity of Albert Einstein.
To explain this highly intelligent theory of relativity of time,
space, matter, soul, Karma and events (Sa-apeksha Vad) a
teacher has to give many examples of events happening in
daily life.
Even well read and educated Jains don't understand the
logic of Syad-Vad at the first attempt. When genuine curiosity
arises, it is possible to understand this philosophy of 'SyadVada' by study of scriptures, self-study and practice of the
eight steps of Yoga.
Hindu Rishies simplified this theory by giving practical
doctrines of Dharma (morality) in family relations. In family
living, every individual (Atma) has some obligations (duties or
Dharma) and expectations (Apekshas).
We all expect truthful moral conduct, chastity in sex
relations, help, co-operation and many material comforts.
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Money plays very important role in expectations between
father-son, husband-wife, friend- friend, brother-brother,
brother-sister, mother-daughter, mother-son, and in-laws. All
these relations are called Sa-apeksh relations or relations of
duality of Self or Atma. Practical guidelines were necessary for
happiness, harmony and love in families.
Hindu Rishis advise to decrease expectations and pay
attention to family obligations (Dharma). In course of time, an
individual (Atma) becomes liberated from family bondages
(Ragas) which produce desires, emotions and attachments.
When a desire less and unattached attitude (Anapeksha
bhava) develops, liberty or Moksha is gained. Mind remains
peaceful in all situations.
Students of world religions should know at this stage that
Jainism and Buddhism are atheist philosophies. Jains believe
in non-violence, self- control and laws of Karma, but they don't
believe in a creator God of universe or authority of Vedic deity
Gods like sun, water, air, fire, land, light, heat, rain, food etc.
on bodies. They believe that soul or spirit is beyond the
bondages of all these material things (Dravyas).
All three Indian religions believe that the same soul
pervades in all living creatures and non-violence is an
important code of any religion and spiritual life.
today and now is the real time. Past can't be changed and
future is ever unseen. Buddhists call space as void
(Shunyavkasha), but Hindus believe that there is no void or
empty space in this universe. Hindus and Jains consider
space as one of the five basic element of the gross bodies.
In 7th century A.D., Adi-Shankaracharya, a great Hindu
scholar had started a slogan similar to Buddhist philosophy,
"Braham satyam, Jagat mithya".
The visible world is false and only soul or spirit is real and
absolute truth. Shankara preached that our material bodies
and things in world are perishable, changing and false or
imaginary.
Many Hindu saints still preach this theory of falsehood. It
was discarded by the later Acharyas like Vallabha Acharya
and Ramanuja Acharya, and saints like Kabira and Mira, who
lived between 11th and 15th centuries.
They revised the old slogan of Shankar-Acharya and
declared that "Braham satyam, Jagat satyam".
The soul is true and the material world (Jagat) and
entire universe (Vishva) filled with many material bodies is
also true and perfect.
A path of Bhakti and faith in God was started. Devotion is
the only way to realize and see God every where. During last
500 years, Vaishnava philosophy and worship of Krishna and
Rama has become more popular and many temples have
been built.
The art and the riches of old Shiva temples were looted
and destroyed by the Muslim invaders during 1000 to 1300
A.D. period.
Births and deaths of souls occur and happy and sorrowful
situations come to individuals in life according to laws of
Karma. Karma done with devotion and true knowledge brings
happiness.
Buddhism about Time-Space.
Our material body is an important instrument for practicing
religion or spiritual study. Buddhism believes that Time and
Space don't exist without material body and material objects.
Space reduces to zero if there is no matter in this universe.
If there is no movement of earth, sun and stars, there
won't be any time. Space is described as void (ZeroShunavakasha) in Buddhism.
Regarding 'time' Buddhism preaches 'Live today and live
well'. According to Buddhism the present life is real life, and
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Karma done with perfect attention (Dhyana) brings
predictable results according to Buddhism. Control of mind,
compassion, an attitude of equality and self control are the
greatest virtues of a person. It leads to Nirvana in course of
time.
Summary:1. Jainism and Buddhism don't believe in a creator God
but believe in equality of humans, same soul pervading in all
creatures and non- violence. Lord Mahavira gave an intelligent
theory of Syad-Vada (Possibilities and probabilities) which
explains relativity of time and space.
2. Buddhism believes that "Today and now is the absolute
and real time". Live today with fullest attention in present.
Don't worry about remote future, past births and next births.
3. Hindu Rishies gave practical doctrines of Dharma in
family relations like, "respect fathers, mothers, teachers and
guests as living deities near you".
4. A philosophy of falsehood of world (Mithya-vad) similar
to Buddhism was started by the first Shankaracharya in 7th
century A.D. which was revised by later saints. There is
voluminous literature about Time- Space, soul, mind, intellect
and body in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist scriptures.
11. GITA ABOUT TIME AND SPACE.
Bhagavat Gita, a section in the epic of Mahabharata is
the most read Hindu scripture. Gita in its eighteen
chapters and seven hundred verses discusses three interrelated topics namely, actions (Karma), devotion (Bhakti)
and Self-knowledge.
Karma bind individuals (ATMAS), hence Karma should
be done with knowledge, devotion and faith on self (selfconfidence) and work of God. God's work means truthful
benevolent deeds without expectation of rewards (NishKam-Karma). Even God does Karma when HE becomes
manifest or assumes human forms.
Important points about Karma are that one has to do
Karma for living or survival. Doer (KARTA) gets bound to
his actions, actions can't be repeated and the results of
actions are never in the hands of the doer. Karma are
done by gross body.
Body has a time bondage, and therefore Karma have a
TIME bondage too. Time is compared with a flowing river.
You can't take bath twice in the same water. No one can
stop the flow of Time- river.
Meditation about self, time and place leads to
understanding of limitations of time-place bondage (Deshkal-Bandhan) that apply to self and similarly to all human
beings. We all on Globe of Earth are bound by time and
place (Desh-kal).
This knowledge creates a wonderful sense of equality
of all human beings. Knowing this bondage creates selfconfidence and faith in one's own self (Atma-Shraddha),
knowledge and Karma done in past and vision for Karma,
Akarma, and Vikarma to be done in future.
First six chapters of Gita discuss the philosophy of
Karma. Karma are done by five Karma Indriyas or organs
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of actions (Speech, hands, legs, sex and excretions) at
present time only. In human society, actions accumulate.
Events in life of a person occur according to Karma done
by him or her self (atma).
Middle six chapters discuss mind, emotions, love,
devotion and unshakable faith. God could only be realized
by the path of total surrender and Devotion (Bhakti) and
not by knowledge (Veda) or material successes achieved
by doing Karma.
This is said in Gita (Ch-XI-last 3 verses) and by many
saints. Faith means 100 % trust without reason or logic. Faith
and belief (Shraddha and mata) are subjects of mind. Wants
and desires arise in mind. Emotions like jealousy, anger,
greed, fear, love and hate, and false egos of superiority and
inferiority (six inner enemies) also dwell within mind.
Average people need simple doctrines in life to see God
nearby and not high philosophy or scriptural knowledge. In the
9th chapter of Gita, Lord shows his manifest human forms at
all places in following manner.
"I am mother, I am father, I am grand-father, I nourish, I
am holy mantra Om and I am three Vedas (Knowledge),
arising from Om".
This verse is essence of Gita, Upanishads, Hindu culture
and beliefs about many Gods (Devas) in manifest and visible
forms staying near us.
The following well known daily prayer for Hindu children
roots from above verse.
"You are the mother and you are the father,
You are the brother and you are the friend;
You are my knowledge (Vidya, skills) and
You are my wealth (money); You are everything I see,
Oh infinite God.
How to do good actions (Karma) and realize God by a
path of devotion or duty (Bhakti) is shown in a verse of Gita.
Sanniyamya indriyagramam
sarvatra sama buddhayaha
Te prapnuvanti mam evem
sarve bhoota hite rataha.
Gita .XII-V.4).
Lord Says ; "If you wish to see me face to face,
(1) Develop control of 10 organs (5 senses and 5
organs of Karma at Body level),
(2) Develop an attitude of equality for all living
creations and human beings (love at mind level) and
(3) Do your all Karma for happiness and welfare of all
living beings (sympathy, compassion at soul level)".
Three practical guidelines to realize God are given.
Control of 10 organs don't mean meditation for days and
months and do nothing and remain idle. The message of Gita
is "remain active in humanitarian works till death".
The difference between Jainism and Hinduism is that
Jainism
preaches
extreme
degree
of
penances
(Tapascharyas), family detachments and minimum activities
(Karma).
Last six chapters discuss Self (Who am I?), true
knowledge, three types of basic human instincts (Good, selfish
and evil- Sat, rajas and tamas), and shows the residence
(Param-dhama) of God in Ch-15). People of logic and reason
raise questions regarding existence of God or HIS uniform
rules and justice. These chapters are for intellectual people
who wish to know the formless and invisible God.
By a path of self knowledge (Gyana-Marg), self-analysis
and self study one realizes a fraction of divinity dwelling within
one's own heart.
VERSES IN GITA ABOUT TIME AND SPACE.
Yatha AKASHA sthito nityam
vayuhu sarvatrago mahan,
Tatha sarvani bhutani
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mat-thani eti upadharaya.
Gita-IX-6.
"Like air pervading every where and residing in
SPACE (Akasha), I pervade every where and in all
creations. The creations dwell in me and I maintain them."
Lord Vishnu is God of Total Matter in universe. HE
maintains all creations with basic elements like land
(food), water and air, essential for all lives.
Its 1/4 surface area is land and 3/4 area has large oceans.
This mass of land and water is surrounded by a layer of 200
miles of air.
Earth, water and air support and maintain all lives. Our
bodies are made-up of five basic elements namely, earth,
water, air, fire (light- heat-energy) and SPACE. After death
these five body elements merge with five universal elements.
Irrespective of sex, age, color, nationality or religion, all bodies
decompose and disintegrates after death which occurs
according to fixed rules of nature. Death of every born
(individual or Atma) occurs at a fixed moment "today and
now". Today is like a Dwandwa- Samasa which joins past with
future.
When soul leaves a body, all physiological systems stop
working. Air in body merges with air of atmosphere; water,
which forms 70% of body weight merges with water in air;
earthly elements like calcium and many minerals merge with
earth.
Lord Vishnu is present everywhere, within and outside our
bodies. These five elements re-unite to make foods, plants,
fruits, flowers, wood, herbal medicines, sand and rocks.
Energy comes to earth from the sun as light. Sun's heat or
light heats ocean water. Clouds are formed. Wind God
(Maruta) pushes clouds towards land. Rain God (Indra) gives
us pure distilled water from sky.
We breathe fresh air (oxygen) and give out carbon
dioxide. The green leaves of plants in presence of sun light
take-up carbon-dioxide from air and re-unite it with water to
form carbohydrates. Solar energy is entrapped in
carbohydrates. When we eat food, carbohydrates of food
disintegrate in body and solar energy (calories) is released.
Sun and moon are described as eyes of Lord Vishnu.
Earth (Dharati) or land is wife of Vishnu. Land belongs to God
and not to humans.
KALAHA kalayatam asmi. Gita . X-30
"I am TIME (Kala) in Kali-Yuga".
'Kaliyuga' is the present span of time, an era where time is
most talked about but least understood. We speak "time is
money or I have no time". Work and rewards, and distances of
space are measured with time (days, months, years). Only few
know the meaning of time (God is invisible Time).
KALOSMI loka-kshyakrut pravrudhho.
Gita. X-32.
"I am ever increasing TIME.
My job is to kill people”.
Time is healer and time is killer.
Ahamav akshayaha KALO
Aksharanam akarosmi
dwandwah samasikasya cha
Ahamav akshayaha KALO
dhata aham vishvato mukhum.
Gita. X-33.
"I am 'A' in alphabets, I am conjunction (Two word joiners)
in grammar (Dwandwa-samasa), I am imperishable TIME and
I feed all mouths in the world".
Air resides in Space. Today we know that globe earth is a
round ball of mud having a diameter of 7800 miles.
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In outer space Vishnu and Shiva exist as cause and effect,
sun and cosmic light. If there is object, there must be a maker
of that object. Different material objects are perishable but
have different qualities. Similarly our physical bodies, minds
and intellect are time bound, perishable but have different
qualities.
 Brahm tatva (Atman) symbolizes spirit which is
imperishable, constant and qualityless.
 Vishnu being matter exists as three qualities in manifest
forms. (Land, water and air).
 Shiva is cosmic energy, space and time.
Hindu Puranas describe in mystic or imaginary way, one
nameless God doing three different activities (Karma). Brahma
creates, Vishnu maintains and Shiva (time) destroys all
creations.
Lord declares "I am ever increasing and imperishable
TIME. I am killer TIME. The limitations of time-place (TimeSpace to be exact) apply to all material bodies living and nonliving. Only spirit or soul is imperishable. Body can't live
without soul and soul can't do any Karma without body, mind
and desire. All Human Karma have time place bondage
because they are done by body. By meditation such points are
understood.
can also be arranged in a time frame what we call as planning.
Today is the day of actions and decisions.
There is nothing like absolute present time or 'now'. Now is
the passing moment of time. Speak the word 'now' and the
moment is gone. It becomes past. When ever and where ever
I am present (living) is reality. Just as I have got the memories
of my past, every person has memories, beliefs and
experiences of past only.
Memories of past is called knowledge.
Old age, death and diseases, loss of a good job or a
political position, death of loved one and thoughts about
loosing money, property or a position grips mind and produces
fears, worries and unhappy moods.
Today I can dream of so many future events like winning a
lotto, a world tour, tasty food dishes and parties and become
happy in mind. Hopes of getting a good job, political position,
marriage with loved persons, heritage of money and property
etc. These are dreams and thoughts of bright future.
But I have to do Karma to turn dreams into realities. No
dream becomes reality without doing Karma. I have to go to a
store, spend a dollar and buy a lotto ticket to win a jackpot,
though I know there is .00000000001 percent chance of
winning. Thus the destiny or future is always linked to Karma
done in present or today.
Summary:1. Gita's first six chapters discuss the laws of Karma and
how the bondages of time-place work equally on all creations.
Middle six chapter discuss mind, devotion and faith, and last
six chapters discuss self, intellect and knowledge (Buddhi and
Gyana).
2. Meditate on 'Today and Now and Here'. It will ignite a
spark in mind and show limitations of time-place that apply to
self and all individuals.
Meditate upon Time and place (Today, now and here).
'Today' is the last day of universal time.
Today unites unchangeable past with unborn and
unknown future.
Tomorrow becomes today and today becomes yesterday.
No living human being can ever cross this Last day or
Today or dooms day or day of judgment).
But one can think in mind about events of past (History) as
earlier or later in a limited span of time. Similarly future actions
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3. God can be seen and realized by the path of Bhakti and
noble deeds done to help other people. To help God's
creations is worship of God. Bhakti means 100 % faith in God,
surrender to God, and respect and love for all creations.
4. Only Vishnu God takes human forms to deliver his
message of truth, love, compassion and moral duty (religion).
Brahma and Shiva are formless Gods. Shiva is God of time
and energy (heat) and Vishnu is God of material things like
land, water and air, and all material things like money and cars
made by mankind from earthly elements. One should
remember that all man-made material things are perishable
and of temporary nature.
12. SUCCESS AND SURVIVAL COME
BY KARMA ONLY.
Karmani ave samsiddhim
asthita Janakadayaha
Loka sangrahamam evapi
sampashyan kartum arhasi.
Gita Ch. III-20.
"Only by doing Karma, Kings like Janak (father of Sita and
father- in-law of Lord Rama) and others had achieved many
successes. You have to do Karma, if not for your self then for
other people also. By doing auspicious Karma you will be
remembered for long time".
Yad yad acharati shreshtaha
tad tad eva eetaro janaha
Sa yat pramanam kurute
Lokaha tad anoovartati.
Gita Ch. III-21.
"The actions, behavior and habits of great men are
mimicked by average people and young generation. They
believe that this is the correct style and standard of living".
Children learn language, habits, manners, religion and
attitudes from parents, Gurus, political leaders and friends.
When we read life stories of great people we note that no
success is achieved without hardships (Tapascharyas). During
their young days all men of fame remained active day and
night. They had struggled to bring about radical changes in
economic, social, political or religious fields. There was never
a moment of ease or sleep in their lives.
Definition of success is difficult and varies with individuals,
age, aims, place and goals. Success means financial gains or
achievement of a political position. Very few people are
interested in God or success in field of religion and knowledge.
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To become a star in field of sports, music or drama is also
success. Devotion to duty and constant practice brings such
successes. Comforts gained with money are easy and for
short term only. Many Indian priests call money as material
thing and advocate a path of isolation and family detachments.
But they live a lavish life of great comforts with donations
collected from ignorant fools like followers. This is not the
correct preaching nor is it possible for most people.
Money is necessary at every step in life. Earn money by
truth and honesty is Upanishad teaching for a family man.
Money (Artha) is given as second goal during age of 25 to 50,
after getting education and knowledge of Dharma (Duties) in
young age or first student age quarter in Hinduism.
The second chapter of Gita is called Sankhya Yoga.
Sankhya means numbers. The present style of writing one to
nine numbers and Zero was invented in India in 4th century
A.D. by Arya Bhatta.
Numbers play an important roll in money matters. Get the
best education, do your job with devotion, earn money, and
give the benefits of your wealth and knowledge to needy family
members and friends. Charity begins at home.
Live an active life of a successful Karma Yogi till middle
age is the message of Gita. Yoga of spiritual meditation may
be practiced in later age after achieving economic goals. Get
rid of all evil desires but fight for your basic human rights. Do
your duty to the best of your ability and knowledge. This is real
Karma Yoga.
To become rich one should worship money-Goddess
(Laxmi-Devi) and not waste time in activities like gambling,
playing cards, reading garbage literature, fiction stories or
watching cartoons on TV.
TIME is a great Hindu Deva (Maha-Deva or Shiva).
"Make the best use of time" is a well known proverb.
Learning skills like painting, crafts, knitting etc. and doing
creative activities keeps one busy and active.
Knowledge is a higher wealth than money. Keep mind and
ears open. If you can't earn money today, then learn some
new things but don't remain idle, waste time and sleep.
Kankshatah karmanam siddhim,
yajantaha eeh devata,
Kshipram hi manushim loke,
siddhir bhavati karmaja.
Gita. Ch IV -12.
"If you want success of your actions, then remain well
united with Devas. In human society success will come in
short time by doing actions guided by Devas."
This verse indicates a path of quick success in life.
"Remain united with living Gods (Devas) near you". Father,
mother, and teachers are living Devas at all places. Family
love, obedience to parents and teachers, discipline and
cooperation (Yoga) in family brings material success, comforts
and happiness.
The word Upanishad means staying nearby. Supreme
God is invisible and beyond description. Upanishads describe
many Gods and Goddesses. Some are manifest and visible
but many are unmanifest and imaginary forms of one infinite
God. The Devas and Devies have limitations of time and place
but they stay near us.
1. Food, water, air, land, sun, fire, rain, light, moon, etc.
are natural Devas or manifest forms of Lord Vishnu which
maintain life. Money (Laxmi) and education (Vidya) are man
made Goddesses to be worshipped with respect. Spending
extravagant money is insult of Goddess Laxmi and sale of
knowledge is insult of Devi Saraswati. This is Hindu culture.
2. Mothers, fathers, teachers, brothers, trust worthy
friends and guests (Atithi) coming to our homes are living
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Devas. They help but sometimes punish too. Hear their words
of wisdom, views and experiences and follow their advice
when in doubt. They help in spirit of sacrifice (Yagna) and love
without expecting great rewards. By mutual help and cooperation in family, friends and neighborhood, one remains
happy. An attitude of indebtedness, respect, truth, and
humbleness towards parents, guests and teachers is Hindu
culture.
Parents spend money and time to give good education to
children. They have limited knowledge, hence the roll of
teachers (Gurus) in a community was well recognized since
Vedic times. The real wealth of any individual is knowledge
and not money. With knowledge one can earn money at any
place. To demand money for giving knowledge was against
moral codes for teachers and Brahmins. A moral duty was laid
upon the beneficiaries to give something to guru is called Guru
Daxana. Repay the debts of parents and teachers.
Devan bhavayatanen
te deva bhavyantu vaha
Parasparam bhavayantaha
shreyaha param avapsyatha.
Gita. Ch. III-11.
"Please the Devas (Parents and teachers) with affection
and love. Devas would return love and help. By mutual love
and help everyone prospers in life".
Ishttan bhogan hi vo deva
dasyante yagna bhavitaha
tair dattan apradayebhyo
yo bhumkte stena ave saha.
Gita. Ch. III-12.
"Devas give desired gifts in spirit of sacrifices (Yagna).
One, who receives the gifts of Devas but don't return their
debts is a thief".
Yagnashisthashinaha santo
muchyante sarva kilbishaihi
Bunjate tu agham papaha
ye pachanti atma karanat.
Gita. Ch. III-13.
"Divine nature saints and parents (Devas) are steadfast in
their spirit of sacrifices (giving). These liberated souls have no
worries; Those who cook their food for themselves and don't
share (selfish), suffer results of their sins".
Children are ever indebted to parents and Gurus. It is
their duty (religion) to respect and care for their parents
when they grow old. This provided a social security
structure and no pensions or old age retirement insurance
were needed.
In materially advanced countries, grown up children
forget the obligations of parents and teachers in name of
freedom and independence. They are called sinners and
thieves in Gita.
Obligations and debts of parents and teachers (Pitruruna, Matru-runas and Guru-runas) must be remembered
and returned first when grown up sons start earning. This
is nicely expressed in the above verses.
Sankhya philosophy describes three inborn tendencies
(Goonas or vrutties) present in all individuals (Atmas) which
are difficult to change. Previous births are explained on the
basis of three instincts (Good=Sat, active but selfish=Rajas,
and idle, ignorant and evil=Tamas).
As the child grows good and bad habits, and right or
wrong attitudes are imprinted in his mind, knowingly or
unknowingly by parents, friends, teachers, religious priests
and the history of the place.
These memories remain for ever as religious, political and
social beliefs. The knowledge of a person is linked with the
spoken language of birth place and young age. Thus all
humans have different personality makeup. But there are
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some uniform rules of Mother Nature which apply to and
govern all human beings. God's equal justice could be
understood by self study and how Karma decides the destiny
of a person.
Company of good people (Sat-sanga) uplifts from
darkness (Ignorance) and company of selfish (ego-centric)
people teach (Rajasik) selfish deeds. Friendship of criminals
and drug addicts leads to (Tamasik) or devilish activities.
Good friends (Sat-sang), saints and study of scriptures
transforms Tamsik into Rajasik and Rajasik into saintly
personality. Evolution (Utakranti) means uplifting in life.
When the three qualities -Sat, Rajas, and Tamas- are
recognized and under self control, innermost divine soul
unfolds. One transcendence and lives in peace of mind and
spiritual bliss (Moksha or Nirvana).
This is the state of great prophets of world religions. They
live with an attitude of love, non-violence, compassion and
equality. They have minimum expectations and no revenge.
sex life, child care and giving shelter to guests with
respect are the duties (Dharma) of a house-holder.
3.KAMA= Fulfill all desires by money earned and path
of Dharma. Fulfill desires of your childhood. Care for
family members with earned money.
When family duties and obligations are over,
knowledge and wealth should be used for community
needs. Partial retirement is guideline. This third quarter is
called Vana- Prastha. Literally it means "Go to jungle". It
means "Serve poor and needy in villages and remote
areas".
4.MOKSHA = When health declines, liberate mind from
desires and family attachments (wants and rewards). In
course of time a state of Nirvana or Moksha comes.
Meditation, retirement, detachment from family ties and
devotion to God should be activities during the last age
quarter. This is called Sanyasa Ashrama.
Summary:1. Though one has no right upon the out come of
Karma, visible success of Karma comes by uniting with
living Devas like, mothers, fathers, teachers, brothers and
friends. Listen to good advises of experienced and trust
worthy friends near by. Respect and obey parents and pay
their debts.
2. Sharing happiness and sorrows in a family is
religion. Renouncing wealth and knowledge without
expectations is saintly way of life. To return the debts of
parents and teachers is duty of children. One who forgets
the sacrifices of parents and teachers is called a thief in
Gita. (Ch-3).
Always try to learn new things and remain active.
Actions that do not harm others but help are Sat Karma.
Ego centric actions are Selfish or Rajsik Karma. Actions
Hindu Upanishads give four goals – one goal for each
quarter- during hundred years of a life :1.DHARMA= Get the best education and know your
duties (Dharma) in student age. During first age quarter a
student (Brahamachari) tries to get best education and
observes the vow of celibacy.
Sex control is linked with this first age period only.
Observe sex control if you want to be a successful person, a
leader or a scholar. Greatest wealth is knowledge and selfdiscipline. Dharma (religion) or duties must be learned during
young age along with school education.
2.ARTHA= During second age quarter one earns
money by path of morality (Dharma) and learned skills.
This quarter is known as Grahastha Ashrama. Marriage,
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done in ignorance are Tamasik Karma. One who does
good actions and surrenders the results to God is a
Karma Yogi. Keep company of good people (Sat-Sanga)
and help the poor, the weak and the sick.
3. A plan of living a long, successful and healthy life of
hundred years is shown by the Upanishad Rishies. Keep
an attitude of equality and respect for all human beings.
4. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha are the four
Goals indicated for a Hindu during four age quarters of
life. One goal should be achieved during one age quarter.
Remember that Purushartha for Moksha is to be done
after 75 years only and not during the early young years of
life period, by a student or a family man, during house
holder’s age period (Grahastha-Ashrama).
13. KARMA YOGA - THE ART OF CORRECT ACTIONS.
(The Gita Chapter 3 in brief).
The Gita is a unique and very popular scriptures of
Hinduism. It is studied by scholars and priests of all religions.
But it is a master piece of human psychology. It discusses
what is mind, intellect, soul and body, besides religion, art of
self-realization, self- upliftment and the relationship between
man and God in a logical manner.
The Gita also provides a scientific proof of One supreme
God. This makes The Gita a wonderful holy scripture at all
times for all people at any age.
Its first six chapters discuss a popular philosophy of
Karma.(Karma Mimansa). The word YOGA in The Gita means
'Karma Yoga' and the word GYANA means 'Self- Knowledge'
or Atma-Gyana. in all its chapters. If a student remembers
these two abbreviations then the meaning of many verses will
become more clearer.
The Gita and Hindu Upanishads are written in a symbolic
(metaphoric) style. The battle field ‘Kuru-Kshatra’ is not some
historic place near Delhi, but it is in the mind. What to do and
what not to do, what is right and what is wrong action is many
a times question in a given set of circumstances. Lord Krishna
in The Gita says, "Conquer first thy inner enemies like desires,
angers, greed of money, family attachments (Ragas), hate,
jealousy, sense of revenge, and many false egos (like ego of
wealth, sex, beauty, knowledge, political power, strength etc.,
etc.). Then you can judge and do correct actions".
Arjuna, a great warrior and Pandava prince was in two
minds (duality of mind) on the battle field of Kurukshatra. “To
fight or not to fight” the war was his dilemma. The fight was
against his own relatives and respect worthy teachers. Arjuna
wanted to run away from the battle field. He had doubts and
questions regarding the morals (Dharma) in this war. His trust
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worthy friend Krishna (God incarnate in human form) removed
his doubts and showed him the path of duty (Dharma) and
correct actions.
The third chapter of The Gita is called Karma Yoga. A brief
translation of its verses is presented below.
KARMA YOGA.
The chapter starts with a question of Arjuna.
Arjuna asks. "Oh Lord, you told me (in the 2nd chapter’s
ending verses) that intellect is higher than actions (Karma). My
intellect says not to engage in this bloody and devastating war
against my relatives and teachers. I am in illusion (Moha), not
clear in mind. Please tell me one thing and show me the right
path of actions so that I can excel in life, be happy and
succeed?" Vs.(1-2).
The cause of Arjuna's dilemma was family attachments
and respect towards Gurus. But it led to neglect of duty
(Dharma).
Lord shows him two paths- not one. One path is of
happiness gained by Karma Yoga (duty bound actions). The
second path is that of spiritual happiness, gained by Selfknowledge (Sankhya Yoga).V. (3).
Na Karmanyam anarambhat
Naishkarmayam purushoshnute,
Na ch sanyasanadeva
siddhim samadhigachhati. (4).
"If you don't do any action (Karma) it is not a “Desire less
state of mind” (Nish-karmya bhava). If you abandon actions in
the middle, which are already started, then also success never
comes to you". (4)
The following short story will make above point clear.
Once a hunter ran after a beautiful deer for three days and
nights in a deep jungle. Finally he killed the deer with arrow.
He thought "Now I will take some rest and sleep for a while
and then carry the dead deer to my home". A man, hidden
behind the bushes, was watching his activities. When the
hunter was fast asleep the thief came out and carried away
the ready kill. Rest and sleep resulted in loss of the fruits of
actions for the hunter. The hunter abandoned his actions in
the middle.
The Pandavas had planned for this war and made
arrangements for years. Arjuna wanted to run away from battle
field at the last moment.
Success or failure of actions (Karma) do come in life. But
one has to remain alert, (Jagruta) and complete the action
started until the goal is reached. Slogans and proverbs are
guide lines for average people, but they are not the final and
absolute truths. One proverb says, "Delay is dangerous".
Second proverb will say. "Hurry makes curry". Which one you
will believe?
Krishna shows the path of correct actions (Karma Yoga) in
this chapter.
“Any born, cannot remain idle even for a moment. Nature
demands that all living beings have to do some activities.
Karma are inter-woven in all deeds”. (5).
"He is a hypocrite who withholds his organs of actions but
thinks in mind of many objects of sensual pleasure and joys”.
(6)
“But one who has controlled his (ten) organs and mind,
and does actions in an unattached manner is doing Karma
Yoga - correct actions. He excels in life”. (7).
"To perform given duties and actions is better than
idleness (inaction). You will not be able to maintain body (in
good health) by inaction" (8).
“Some activities are destined for you by Mother Nature.
You must do them. If you remain inactive, body’s journey of
life (100 years to live) will not be completed”. (9)
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Religion in family relationships:
How to live in family relations and sense of duty is nicely
narrated in the following verses.
"Lord Brahama (Prajapati), having created bisexual living
beings advised them to live in cooperation, enjoy (Sex) life,
and procreate their races" (10). Absolute celibacy preached by
many religious priests, or freedom of sex in unrestricted
manner practiced by some followers of Rajanish is not the
correct path in sex relations. Men and women have to live in
cooperation and play the roles of mothers and fathers after
creating children. This is the advice of the Lord of all creations.
A great advice for all children.
"Please the Devas (near by angels like parents and
teachers) with respect, affection and love. Devas help, return
their debts with love. By mutual love and help everyone will
prosper and become happy". (11).
Grownup children are thieves if they forget the
obligations of parents.
"Devas give desired gifts in spirit of sacrifices (YagnaBhav). One, who receives gifts from Devas but do not
return the debts is a thief". (12).
"Divine nature saints (Angel like parents and teachers)
are steadfast in their spirit of sacrifices (giving love).
Liberated souls have no worries; but those who cook for
themselves and do not share (are selfish), suffer the
results of their sins". (13).
In the verses Nos.14, 15 & 16, Lord points to Arjuna a
cycle of non-stop actions going on in Mother Nature and the
universe.
The sun (deity God of Hindus) is giving light and heat. The
heat of the sun makes clouds and rain (another deity GodIndra). Food (deity God- Anna Deva) grows with rain. Food
nourishes bodies of all living creatures. Living beings must do
Karma to preserve life and propagate the race.
These verses indicate that even non-living natural objects
do the jobs given to them by the Lord. A human being cannot
remain inactive and idle if he/she wants to become happy,
survive and succeed.
“Those who are contented, self centered, and satisfied
with their self and possessions have nothing more to do”. (17)
“Even if they do some actions, or not do anything, it has
no effect. Because such people have nothing to give to, or get
from others. (18)
Therefore Oh, Arjuna, you ever remain active, but
unattached and do non-stop activities. In this way you will
excel and achieve the highest goals in life”.(19)
"By doing correct Karma only, Kings like Janaka (father of
Sita and father- in-law of Lord Rama) and others achieved
great successes. You have to do Karma- if not for yourself
then for the people. By doing auspicious Karma you will be
remembered for a long time. (20)
“The deeds and behaviors of great and noble are
mimicked by average people and young generation. They
believe that this is the correct path and ideal standard of
living". (21).
People follow the life styles of rich and famous.
Lord says: "I am the king of this universe. I have nothing to
gain or to loose. But when I take human form I have to do
Karma without a blink in the eye. If I don't do Karma and sleep,
people will follow my example and neglect their work. A
panorama of disorder will emerge. The order and harmony in
nature will come to an end”.
(22, 23 & 24)
“A family attached person does his activities with goal of
achieving material results. In same way a detached and wise
person must do Karma to help people until the end of his life
with the fullest zeal”. (25).
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“Do not call any person a fool if he is doing wrong actions,
but by showing the correct actions by your own example, lead
him on the right and correct path”. (26)
The following famous verse declares eternal laws of
God or Mother Nature.
Prakrutehe kriyamanani
gunaihi karmani sarvashaha
Ahamkara vimudha atma
Karta aham eeti manyate.
"All activities in the world occur according to fixed
rules and inherent qualities of nature. Only an ego gripped
human being says and believes 'I' did this and 'I' did that".
(27).
The first person singular pronoun of Sanskrit ‘AHAM’ has
a second meaning. It means EGO. The Gita is written in such
a manner that Lord, speaks in first person- as 'I'.
“All material objects and all living creatures in the universe
possess some natural qualities (Goons) and are doing
activities accordingly. One who knows this does not get
attached” (28).
The three (Goons) qualities seen in nature are creation,
preservation and destruction. From this observation three
mythological Deity Gods, Brahama- Vishnu and Shiva were
created in (Puranic) ancient times.
Similarly, in every human being there are 3 goons. There
are potentials of doing creative, preservative and destructive
activities. (See Sankhya Darshan of Kapil). To fight and
destroy a tyrant ruler or a person is not a sin but a good action.
Shiva is mythological auspicious Hindu deity of energy and
time, who destroys evil things and recreates good things.
“The activities of foolish and ignorant- in the grip of inborn
natural qualities are going on. A wise person should not try to
change them”.(29)
In following verse Lord says that as long as you are alive,
you must remain active like a soldier on the battle field of life.
"Surrender to me thy all actions with inner
consciousness and devotion. Don't expect rewards and
keep no attachments. If not sick with fever, you have to do
actions and fight this war". (30).
"He who knows this law doesn't get bound to actions. He
remains free from tensions and worries. One who doesn't
understand, becomes a lost path person, even if he may be a
great scholar knowing many subjects, and laws of nature". (31
& 32).
“One who knows the natural tendencies and laws of
nature, also acts according to his inner urges. One cannot stop
such activities”. (33)
“The senses drag a person to do activities according to
likes and dislikes, (love and hates). One should not come
under the drag of senses, because they lead on a wrong
path”.(34)
In Hinduism, the word ‘Dharma’ (religion) is linked
with an individual or Atma. The word 'Swa-Dharma' in this
verse suggests, "My duty, thy duty, her duty and so on". I
have to do my duties at all times is the best course in all
situations.
Please read this important verse, in which word
Dharma is used for four times..
Shreyan swa dharmo vigunaha
par-dharmat swanusthitat,
Swa dharme nidhanam shreyaha
par dharmo bhayavahaha.
"To do one's Dharma (duty) is good, even if it is a small
job and unrewarding. To die doing one's duty (Dharma) is the
best course. One should not try to do else's 'Dharma', because
to do other’s duty is dangerous". (35).
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if he happened to be Arjuna’s Guru. In this war Guru Drona
was on the side of the evil relatives- the Kauravas.
Many doubts of Arjuna were cleared by this time. Now
Arjuna asks Krishna a very intelligent question.
This verse is translated and interpreted in many
controversial manners. By quoting this verse orthodox priests
ask people to remain attached to their own religion and die in
name of religion. Such verses are also seen in Koran and
other religious cults. This has lead to religious martyrdom,
phantasms and Jihad’s. True meaning of 'Jihad' is dying for
doing God's work and propaganda of noble thoughts.
The word meaning of Dharma in Sanskrit is moral duty
and it is linked with self or individual. The same individual has
to play different roles at different places and times. Different
occasions demand different duties and different actions. The
duty of a warrior on battle field is to fight and not to run away.
The duty of a teacher is to teach and give knowledge, and not
to ask for fees. Not to give knowledge to a curious student is a
sin.
Duty of a mother is to cook food and care for children. If
she eats herself without caring for family it is sin. The duty
(Dharma) of father is to do job and bring home the pay check.
If he wastes money in alcohol, drugs or gambling, it is sin.
When such duties are neglected or inter-changed a dangerous
situation arises in family. A critical situation results if an
infantry man is doing the work of an air pilot in a war.
Dangerous situation arises when less experienced couples
make vital family decisions, without consulting experienced
parents and grand parents.
Arjun’s Guru Drona had refused to teach Karna and
Akalavya because they came from backward class. Akalavya
learned bowmanship by himself alone. Once Drona saw this
boy and inquired who taught him. Aklavya said “you are my
mental Guru”. Drona asked him to give in Guru-Dakshina his
right thumb. (so that Akalavya would loose his power of
throwing good arrows). He asked for fees even after refusing
to teach, and without teaching. It was a malicious act or sin for
a Brahmin. Krishna advises Arjuna to kill such a person, even
What is the definition of a sin?
"No body wishes to commit sins knowingly. Yet
people commit many sins (make mistakes in life) as if they
are dragged by an invisible force. Oh Krishna please tell
me why such things happen?" (36).
All religions advise not to commit sins, or ask for
forgiveness for the sins. In the ending verses (37 to 43), Lord
explains the root cause of all sins. Once you know how sins
occur, you will remain alert and avoid them. This is the beauty
of The Gita, compared to scriptures of other religions which
give doctrines, commandments and taboos.
"When desires and angers, mixed with selfish motives
(Rajas) grip the mind then sins are committed. These
inner tendencies (instincts, desires) are the greatest
enemies of any individual. They burn you, destroy you.
Recognize them and conquer them by self-discipline".
(37).
"The sex of an embryo is not visible under cover of
placenta, fire is under the cover of smoke, and a clear image
is not visible in a dirty mirror. In same way desires produce a
veil over knowledge. Like an ever burning wild fire, all ego
centric desires are the greatest enemies of all men of
knowledge". (38 & 39).
“Desires reside in sense organs, mind, and intellect, and
cover them like a veil. Therefore control all sense organs at
first, and slain great enemy -desire, which destroys scientific
talents and knowledge”. (40, & 41)
"The organs of knowledge (senses) and organs of
actions are good, but mind is higher than the organs.
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Intellect is higher than mind. But the highest of all is
'THAT' (spirit, soul, the divine self)". (42).In many verses
divine spirit or Brahaman (ATMA) is referred to as
nameless ‘THAT or THIS’. (See Kathopanishad V-III-10.)
" Oh man of mighty-arms, desire (Kama) is most difficult of
all the enemies to conquer. Recognize it by use of own
intellect and the supreme soul within you. Conquer and slain
inner enemy- DESIRES. (wants, wish, expectation, hopes,
passions etc.). (43).
When God assumes human forms he is alert, and ever
active for noble deeds. People of ability and knowledge
should set an example to average people by doing noble
selfless Karma for community welfare. People who have
given knowledge in religious or scientific fields, and done
selfless deeds for mankind are the immortal souls.
 7. Meditate upon 5 organs of actions and 5 senses,
mind and intellect. All visible world of material objects
perceived by the senses and mind is constantly changing
according to fixed laws of Mother Nature. The inborn
desires drag all living beings to do actions.
 8. Only a human being possesses the ability of
reason and say no to wrong desires, but if the occasion
demands, duty bound actions must be done. This is the
message of Karma Yoga Chapter.
SUMMARY: 1. God is not a person but an invisible creator,
maintainer and destroyer of all material objects, plants
and animals and human bodies in the universe.
 2. Karma can be done with 5 Karma Indriyas or
organs of action (Speech, hands, feet, excretory organs
and sex organs). To preserve self and race and to become
successful, Karma must be done according Dharma.
Actions once started must not be abandoned in the
middle, and completed. Don't remain idle for a moment.
 3. The word Dharma is wrongly translated as
'religion'. Dharma in Hinduism means the 'sense of moral
duty'. For people of different talents and abilities at
different age periods, specific goals and duties are
indicated.
 4. To perform one's duty is the best course. To do
other's job is dangerous. Conquer selfish desires and
angers. Ego centric desires (Vasanas) are at root of all
sins.
 5. It is difficult to win and slain the greatest inner
enemy, desire (passion). To do nonstop ‘duty bound
actions’ in best possible manner, is Karma Yoga.
 6. God constantly does Karma via his various
assistants (Devas, angels) like sun, rain, air and Land.
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deeds. Their rewards are eternal and long lasting. Right
actions brings right results. God does not give rewards to
some and neglect others. One may believe in God or not, but
the laws of Karma work perfectly and equally for all living
creations in the Nature (Prakruti).
Law No.4.
Always use intellect (Buddhi) or common sense in
making decisions.
One has to overcome likes and dislikes, (Raga and
Dwesha) and act on duty (Dharma, morality). God has given
Buddhi or intellect (power of discrimination between right and
wrong) to human beings only. Take time and think (Meditate)
well. Then decide firm plan of actions and continue the actions
with full devotion (Bhakti Yoga) till the job is done and goal is
reached. Correct decisions and actions done today is Karma
Yoga. Perfect attention in goals and constant awareness in
actions is Dhyana Yoga. Attention or concentration (Dhyana)
is the 7th step in Raja Yoga..
Law No. 5.
A job done in the best possible manner using intellect
is Karma Yoga".
"Buddhiryukto jahatiha
oobhe sukruta dushkrute,
Tasmad yogaya yujjaswa
Yogaha Karmahu kaushalam.
Gita II.- 50.
" There is nothing like good or bad actions (Karma). Use
intellect and do all actions to the best of your ability and skills.
Good or bad actions or good or bad persons are relative
concepts. For example, it is a sinful act to make the birds fly
away while they are eating grains by making noises. But the
same action becomes a holy deed if a bird killer has spread
net and scattered grains to catch birds. In the later situation
14. PERFECT LAWS OF GOD OF KARMA.
A few selected verses of Gita.
Law No: 1.
You have right of actions only, and no right on the
fruits of actions.
"Karmani ava adhikarasthe
Ma faleshu kadachana,
Ma karma fala heturbhu,
Ma te sangaha astu swa karmani."
Gita. Ch.II-47.
"You have right of actions only, and no right on the fruits of
your actions at any time. Never expect fruits of actions; do not
get attached to actions done in the past."
Any action can be done only once. Do all actions to the
best of your ability and leave results (fruits) to God. One has
no control over the out come of actions at any time. At times
one feels he is working hard but there are no rewards. Make
firm decisions and then do correct actions:
Law No. 2
Actions always bind the doer to his destiny in human
society'.
Karmanu bandhini manushya loke".
Gita Ch. XV-2.
“Karma bind all beings (ATMAS) to their destiny or future”.
Karma done in past have accumulated and made the present;
and those done today will add and decide the future.
Law No. 3.
God doesn't spin a wheel of fortune or plays a game of
dice.
Karma are like different seeds. The tree of Karma takes
some time to grow. One reaps what one saws. Actions done
with noble motives and sense of duty (Dharma) are holy
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the noises warn birds from the trap. It is a holy action (PunyaKarma).
Law No. 6.
Karma and Dharma (morality) must go hand in hand.
All actions must be guided by the sense of duty (Dharma)
and not by selfish desires or/and attachments. Do Karma to
discharge duties towards self, family, society and country.
Only human beings can judge between right and wrong. Do
not be guided by selfish desires (Kama), passions (Vasanas),
anger (Krodha) and greed (Lobha). All decisions must be
made by unbiased intellect. Remain firm about decisions once
made after deep thinking.
15..SELF-REALIZATION –
By WRITING AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
SAMPLE By Swami Dwiroopanand.
(Dr H. K. Gandhi in Past Life!)
(This chapter is divided into 6 parts for purpose of preparing short
articles for publishing in local news papers, magazines etc,. Perfect Laws of
Karma work on all individuals can be proved and understood by writing
Autobiography).
Part I.
Who are you? Or (Who Am I?)
If some one asks this question, what will be your answer?
You will say I am Mr. Gandhi H. K. or Mr. George B.J.
(Name). Someone will say I am a “Doctor or an
Engineer”.(Knowledge). Others will say I am American or an
Indian (Nationality). But in fact one really does not know his or
her true SELF or real “I”.
Do you think that you really know your true self better than
your spouse or kids and friends? No, you really do not know
your true self.
You will know it better after writing your own short
biography in your own hand writing and words. I present a
sample of my auto-biography. You can also try and write a few
pages in this manner.
My Birth Date.
I was born on Nov.-16-1924 in Naroda, a village near
city of Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, India. It was the ‘Last Day
of Universal Time’, what people called it “TODAY”.
When I have written all events of my past years and of
yesterday, my story will come to an end. This will be also
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“Today”. We all have memories of past only and existence
at present moment. This law applies to every living human
being on Globe Earth.
I will write about my childhood, young age and student
days in school and college. I will write about my marriage,
births of children and death events of family members and
friends. I will write about independence movement of India and
part I played. I will write about my failures, successes and
achievements and lessons I learned.
Thus it is not difficult to write an autobiography. Only thing
needed is your ‘will and firm desire’. Start with determination
and continue in a nonstop manner. Everyone has something
to remember, share, enjoy and some story to tell, and some
message to give to growing young generation.
I see a dead body. (1934-5).
After the death of my father in 1925, Roopaliba managed
our home, until her death in 1935. I remember her beautiful
Mona Lisa like face and immense love for me. Up to age of six
years I used to sleep with her. I remember all events of her
death as if it occurred only yesterday. I was 10 years old. It
was a moment of great grief and sorrow for me and my widow
mother. I remember I had cried for days and months.
For the first time I was looking at motionless and
speechless dead body of my loving grand-mother. Being the
only male son in family, I was forced by relatives to walk to the
cremation place on the bank of river Sabarmati for performing
final fire rites according to Hindu custom. After her death our
financial condition worsened. It was a challenge for my mother
to run home and arrange funds for my school education and
other needs. Her only hope and goal was my good cultural
growth and education.
After the death of grand-mother in 1934, my mother
wanted to know details of business and annual balance sheet
from the cousin grand father. We used to receive only Rs. 25
($4) per month from our "A.C. Gandhi and Brothers" firm in
Ahmedabad in 1934. Accounts and any increase in monthly
maintenance were denied by the managing partner. So my
mother filed a court suit. It went on for next ten years.
Ultimately we had to make compromise in 1944 and give up
the right over the firm after getting a nominal cash money only.
My Memories of Childhood.
We were financially hard pressed in my young days. My
father Kantilal died at his age of 19 years and my mother
Sitaben was 17, when I was only six months old. In Hinduism
a woman generally cannot re-marry after death of husband.
She remained widow for her entire life. She died in 1974.
Born in 1869, (the birth year of Mahatma Gandhi) my
grand-father Ambaidas Gandhi was an adventurous and
successful business man. Old records indicate that he was
running three firms in the year of his death 1910, one in
Rangoon (Burma), second in Bombay a third in Ahmedabad.
After his death two firms were taken over by local partners.
My grand-mother Roopaliba was a very beautiful but
illiterate lady having no knowledge of business. Her second
son Mangaldas had died at young age of 13 by drowning in a
lake. She lived for 25 years after the death of my grand father
and gave me wonderful love and moral support to my mother.
Our Ahmedabad firm was managed by a cousin brother of my
grand father, who was made partner by my grand father.
My brave widow mother Sitaba.
"Behind every successful man there is a woman". Most
people understand that this woman is wife. But now I
understand that it is the mother and wife comes later in life.
Mother is the greatest teacher, a living Goddess in the
world as our scriptures preach. Wife enters the life of a man in
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late twenties. By this time 90 % of the personality make up of
a growing boy is already formed, which is very firm and not
easily changeable.
A hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world. The cultural
mind of child is molded more by the mother than the father. A
good mother gives love and a good father gives money for
education and teaches discipline. My mother Sitaba played
both these roles. She was very strict and will not allow me to
play in the street with other boys if I had not completed my
home work. She taught me truth and honesty, self respect,
endurance of hardships, but above all faith in God.
Sitaba faced many difficulties and hardships in her young
age. But her penance (Tapascharya) was rewarded in later
life. She was a fighter of truth and a woman of self-respect.
She filed a court case to get our due share and money from
grand father's firm. In spite of poverty she was very hospitable
and social. She always welcomed guests and treated them
well. Sitaba took interest in finding husbands for her many
nieces and daughter's of many relatives, as in India marriages
are arranged by parents and elderly people and not by dating.
I can never forget the discipline, devotion, love and care
she gave me in young age. I will never be able to repay her
debts. She had raised me with great moral and financial
support, which she received from her mother and four brothers
in Naroda. She always guided me on the right path of family
love and respect for the elderly uncles.
She was very happy to see her five well educated grandchildren at the time of her death (at her age of 67) in 1974.
She suffered a short illness of stomach cancer. My two
daughters Ila and Varsha, who were in America, rushed to
India on hearing the news of her terminal illness.
We moved from Naroda to Ahmedabad in our own
bungalow on C.G Road in Ellisbridge area in 1961. She was
very happy at this place with her grand children. She did many
religious activities. Now she started her pilgrimages and visited
many temples of India. She has written a nice travelogue of
her pilgrimages. Day and night she would sing devotional
songs. Daily she would go to a nearby Shiva temple in early
morning at 5 a.m. to offer prayers to Lord. She was a devoted
and compassionate lady. Seeing a poor beggar she would
give alms, clothes, food etc.
When I retired from private practice, I converted my clinic
into a charitable medical center and created a charitable trust
in her name in 1981. But I had to close it within two years, for
want of service minded doctors and devoted staff.
Marriage, children and family.
After the death of grand mother, my mother Sitaba and me
were only two individuals in our home. So I was married on
March-8-1943, as per wish of my mother and relatives. It was
an arranged marriage by relatives. Mostly we stayed with joint
family of four maternal uncles at Naroda. It was a village
located 5 miles from Ahmedabad. Naroda is now a part of
mega-city of Ahmedabad. My maternal grand father Ishverbhai
Patel was a leading farmer (Mukhi) in Naroda. It was a big and
caring family.
I became father of my first daughter Ila in 1946, the first
year of medical college. My second daughter Varsha was born
in 1950, the last year of my medical college.
Let me explain, why I got married during my student age.
We have a custom of early marriages. I had passed with good
grades in high school. Boys of my age were getting married.
To add a family member, moral support and help in the legal
cases going on in the courts, my mother and uncles wished I
should get married.
She selected the girl and I got married without dating,
arguments or protest. The moral support and good advice of
my father-in-law Kunvarlal (Bapuji) worked. All court cases got
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settled with his compromising attitude, guidance and wisdom
in 1944-45.
family practice in a village for earning money due to family
needs, and financial responsibilities.
Economic conditions now improved. To fulfill my dream of
becoming a surgeon, I enrolled as an external PG student in
196O, after 10 years of practice, at suggestion of my good
friend Dr. P. P. Mehta. He was a good teacher and popular
physician of Ahmedabad. I passed M.S (part I) at the first trial.
Regular students needed two or three trials to pass this. I
appeared for final part II in 1964 (after 3 years). For the first
time I failed in this exam. I know it was due to increasing
practice, family responsibility and lack of time for studies.
After coming to America I appeared for the E.C.F.M.G. in
1983. My score was 66 % without great preparations. I joined
computer courses, medical billing courses and income tax
courses in USA to learn the tax laws of this country. I always
read new thoughts from any corner on any subject. But now I
spend more time in reading and writing on religious subjects.
Because I know that if I don't give out my thoughts, views, and
gained knowledge and personal experiences by writing or
speaking on audio-tapes, my acquired knowledge will die with
me.
It is with this kind of self realization, I write books,
magazines, booklets and short flyers since last 10 years. I
have no aim of any financial gains. I also do not know who will
read my literature. But I feel like writing and I write. This kind of
attitude is described in the Gita as “NishKama Karma Bhav”.
Hopes and dreams of bright future give courage and keep
us alive. We do many activities (Karma) for survival, gaining
knowledge, progress and getting financial prosperity for self
and family members. But we forget God until diseases, old
age and difficulties arrive in life. We are never conscious of the
constant changes occurring in our body, mind, intellect,
knowledge and ever changing human relations.
Part II.
I am always a student.
I joined school at age of seven, but I always secured A
grades in my class from the start. My rank remained first or
second in all grades. Today in India and abroad I see three
year old kids sent to K.G.. I feel piety for them. This is the age
for playing. Parents want their children to become genius
doctors like Doughy Houser and scholars like Einstein. But
they forget that geniuses are born and not made by sending
children to school at very early age. Parents and teachers can
only mold their characters by teaching good morals and
teaching history, math etc.
I remember all the good grades in schools and colleges I
scored. I was first in Ahmedabad center (among 42,000
students) in the high school graduation test (Matric) of Gujarat
State in 1941.
I was first class first in biology- Intermediate Science (BGroup) examination of Gujarat university in 1945 and third
among all the students admitted to K.E.M. Medical college in
Bombay State of British India. Bombay State included then
districts of Sindh (today in Pakistan), Gujarat, Vidharbha, and
State of Maharastra.
I can never forget the days of economic difficulties (Tapas)
that a bright student has to face for getting education in early
years of life. I had to get loans for books and fees from
relatives and friends besides some scholarships from
charitable institutions. I did part time jobs to continue my
studies. Finally I graduated in medicine from K.E.M. Hospital,
Bombay in 1950. I wanted to continue my studies and become
a surgeon. But I had to give up my dream of surgery and start
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With passage of time my gross body, places where I lived,
relatives and my economic conditions have changed. But the
changeless soul within me is same. It does not change and my
knowledge is ever increasing. These changes occur according
to fixed laws of God, but I was not aware of this in my young
days and youth period. All material things are constantly
changing according to fixed laws of Mother Nature. This is
nicely said in the following verse.
Lords says:Mayaadhyakshane prakrutihi
sooyete sacharaacharam
Hetunanena Kaunteya
jagat viparivartate
The Gita. (Ch. IX- 10).
"I pervade inside and outside every (non-living and livingJad and Chetana) object in the universe. Constant changes
occur in the gross bodies according to fixed rules (laws of
Mother Nature - Prakruti) made and supervised also by ME".
This is an ever changing world and universe. All material
bodies undergo fixed changes. A new born baby becomes a
child, then a teenager, a youth, and an old man. Diseases and
death also occur according fixed design of God. With spoken
words and knowledge gained we can understand these
changes. With our own eyes we can see, understand and
experience these changes.
Once I was son of my mother and father, and grandson of my grand-mother. Then I was a student of many
teachers (Gurus) in schools and colleges. After my
marriage in 1943, I became a husband, then a father of five
children. Today I am grand-father of 10 grand-children.
But I am still a young and curious student.
There is a blank unrecorded empty disk in every brain.
There is always plenty of room for new thoughts and new
ideas. If you do not learn new thoughts and views of other
people, and learn new skills every day, a good portion of your
memory disk (called Chitta) ever remains blank. The following
verse of great wisdom has always inspired me during my
entire life.
Na chor choryam, na ch raj haaryam
Na bhratru bhajayam na ch bharkari
Vyaye krute vardhat ave nityam
Vidya dhanam sarva dhanam pradhanam
"Knowledge is the greatest wealth of any individual. A king
cannot tax it, brothers cannot divide it, a thief cannot steal it,
and it is weightless. But above all, knowledge is such a
wonderful wealth that it increases by spending!".
Keep your mind, eyes and ears open and daily learn new
things. Give gained knowledge to others who want it. Give it
free, without expecting any rewards. Do not sell knowledge.
Knowledge is God with you and within your self. Vidyaeducation or knowledge is the greatest wealth of any
individual. Give its benefits to others at all times. It will
increase and not decrease.
Learn new thoughts and remove wrong beliefs by self
knowledge (Atma-Gyana) and the Gita study in a scientific
manner. Read the life and thoughts of all great men of divine
vision like Jesus, Rama, Krishna, Mahavira, Buddha and
Mahatma Gandhi. Read scriptures of all religions like Bible,
Koran, stories from the Ramayan and Mahabharat etc.
Remember that divine knowledge cannot be sold. This is Real
Hindu Heritage or Vedic culture.
Good thoughts must be propagated free without
expectations of money or rewards. Develop your (SadBuddhi) unbiased intellect to think with broad vision
without any material attachments.
ALWAYS REMAIN A LIFE LONG STUDENT IS MY
MESSAGE FOR EVERYONE.
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We immigrate to USA.
I do not know why, but by some inner instinct I wanted to
send all my children to USA.. That dream always remained in
my sub-conscious mind (Chitta). For the college education of
growing children, we moved our residence from Naroda to
Ahmedabad in 1960. The student in me also was inspired. I
also joined the medical college as external part time student to
fulfill my dream of becoming a surgeon. I failed in my last
examination of surgery. But I was able to give best education
to all my children in the colleges located in our area. To
achieve this duty bound goal, I daily drove 15 miles two ways,
two times to run my well established practice of ten years in
Naroda area. I continued this life style and driving for next 20
years, until I closed my clinic in 1982.
The dream of sending my children to USA became a
reality in 1972 when my eldest daughter Ila graduated in
pharmacy as first class first student in her college. She got the
3rd preference Visa for USA. She was my first child who came
to USA. One by one, other children followed.
Sweet and sour memories of joys, difficulties, separations
and reunions are linked with the years between 1972 and
1980. My second daughter Varsha (Dentist) and her husband
Mahesh Patel (Ph.D. in computer engineering) had
immigration problems due to our ignorance of immigration
laws. After studying Immigration Laws from this experience, I
wrote my first book on immigration laws of USA. in simple
Gujarati language to help average people. A medical doctor
wrote a book on immigration laws of USA, without going to any
law school.
After marriage in India, my third daughter Daksha (M.A.
born in 1951) came to USA in 1978. Then my doctor son
Pankaj (born in 1953) and his wife Kshama came to USA in
1980. In 1981, me, my wife Jashoda and youngest son
Rupesh (born in 1963) came to USA. My dream of 1958
became a reality in 1981.
In 1981 I decided to close my practice and stay
permanently in USA, with children. My will (Hath-Yoga) to
come to USA was very strong. According to our joint efforts
and accumulated (Sanchit) Karma we (my family) were
rewarded in 1982. Karma done by all family members got
accumulated.
TODAY we all are in USA, a different place than
Ahmedabad or India. I do not know about tomorrow. The laws
of Karma have worked so far. Joint efforts (Purusharth) of
family members are visible as progress, achievements of set
goals, prosperity, and some failures also. But we should forget
all disappointments and failures, and always keep positive
attitudes. We are all fairly well set and happy in USA.
People staying in any country are like a big family. United
hands of the people of a country (national unity), lead to
country's prosperity and progress. The attitude of caring,
sharing and sense of sacrifice is called LOVE. Love is fostered
by giving cultural training and moral discipline (religion). For
family unity and prosperity leadership, correct decisions and
right Karma by all family members are necessary. It brings joy
and happiness to all members.
Hinduism is not an organized religion. But it is a worth
studying age old culture and heritage. It has many Scriptures,
and Stories of practical messages of true religious life (KulDharma) for happy and united family living.
Part III.
Memories of medical practice.
After my graduation in 1950, I started first private practice
in the city of Ahmedabad which I shifted to Naroda within six
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months. I practiced at this place for next 32 years, from 1951
to 1982. (TIME-PLACE BONDGE).
Economic conditions improved in course of TIME. There
were successes and failures in profession and other
businesses, which I tried. I have mentioned earlier that I
wanted to become a surgeon. It was my dream of college
days. In 1957 I tried to enter into politics, contest an election
and become a state legislator. Sometimes I thought of leaving
medical practice and start business of building construction,
pharmaceuticals and radio dealership and so on. I became a
partner in a radio-agency and a pharmaceutical company. But
I lost money as I WAS A SLEEPING PARTNER. I had no
knowledge of those trades.
I had many dreams and plans of becoming rich in a short
time in the early days of my slowly growing medical practice.
No plan worked. Only my medical knowledge was rewarding
me slowly but steadily.
For 32 years as medical doctor, I have treated hundreds
and thousands of patients. Naroda in those days. It was a
central bigger village located between 30 surrounding smaller
villages. During first ten years I was the only qualified MBBS
medical doctor in this area.
I had to make home visits to villages within range of 20 to
30 miles, at nights, in rainy seasons, and during hot summer
days of tropical climate. The facilities of transport were poor.
During early years, I used bicycle, then a two wheeler motor
cycle. In 1957 only I was able to buy my first second-hand car
for Rs. 1700. I used it for next 8 years. Some people could not
afford fees for car expenses so they brought their bullock
carts. I had to accept this method of transport and make home
visits in surrounding villages nearly daily or on alternate days.
As required by the need of local people, my office hours
were from 8-30 a.m. to 1-30.p.m. first session; and 5-30 p.m.
to 9-00 p.m. as second session. I used to treat nearly 100 to
150 patients per day, seven days a week. (Only half day
holiday on Sundays). It included all types of cases, medical
and surgical, children, adults, gynecology, cases of delivery,
ophthalmology and orthopedics, burns and injuries and what
not! We had to make a quick clinical judgment, and treat the
case immediately with whatever medicine was available.
There was no medical insurance system. There were no
pharmaceutical drug stores in Naroda. We examined patients
and gave all the medicines from our clinic. My fees were only
One Rupee, for adults and 50 paise (cents) for the children.
We charged Rs 2 to 5 for injection shots. Home visits charge
was Rs. 3/- during day time and Rs. 5/- during night hours.
There were no separate consultation fees. Everything was
included in the fees for medicines dispensed from the clinic.
When I compare this style of medical practice with the
prevalent medical system in foreign countries like USA,
Canada and UK, etc., I feel that we did a far better job with
less equipment, fewer diagnostic tools and limited transport
facilities. Today the practice of medicine in advanced countries
is getting more and more complicated by the entry of
intermediate agencies like the health insurance, HMOs and
Medicare systems. The patients pay premiums in advance for
receiving treatment in future, but the doctors also pay
premiums for mal practice law suits. Ultimately the costs get
accumulated, and the burden is born by honest tax payers and
the healthy people. A complicated billing system and many
text books of availability of benefits have emerged. One most
important factor in mental healing of a patient is sacrificed,
viz.,“the doctor patient relationship and faith in doctor”.
This vital element has practically disappeared even in
India today. My patients were highly satisfied with what ever I
gave. If something went wrong, there were no mal-practice law
suits.
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Except for an occasional mishap, due to drug reaction or
non-availability of proper drugs, our overhaul results were fairly
good. We were respected like angles (living Gods), by the
families, our patients, and the village community.
I have forgotten the memories of thousands of patients
and their illnesses. But all my patients remember me as their
savior. My patients had great faith in my (little) knowledge and
in my honest practice. Faith in the words of a family doctor is a
very important factor in healing and recovery from sickness.
This I have experienced in thousands of cases.
It was not my medicine nor my diagnosis, but their faith in
me was the greatest factor in their cure. If a doctor treats his
patients with devotion and care, the memories of a doctor
always remain permanently engraved in minds of patients.
This is the greatest earning of any doctor. I firmly believe this
after my experiences and conviction after 32 years of family
practice.
Once I was visiting my nephew in Chicago, who had
moved in his new home. An Indian neighbor came to meet me.
"Dr. Uncle, do you remember this young guy? He is from
our place Naroda". My nephew asked.
"No, I don't remember" I replied.
The visitor said, "Dr. Uncle, You can forget me but how
can I forget you. I am Ramesh, son of Krishnakant Joshi. You
were our family doctor for many years. I had tuberculosis in
childhood. My parents had lost all hopes of my survival. But
you had cured me from a serious disease. Whenever my
mother brought me for shots, I used to cry at the top of my
voice, abused and cursed you. It created an atmosphere of a
thunder storm in your clinic. But you have given me a new life.
When Deepak (my nephew) informed me that you were
coming here, I wanted to meet and see you after 25 years and
apologize for the misbehavior of my young age".
It was a moment of great surprise, unexpected joy and
divine happiness for me to meet that naughty boy Ramesh
and see him healthy and well placed in life. I recollected
immediately the memories of his abuses, mischievous
behavior and the drama he used to create in my clinic. To see
such a patient healthy after 25 years was a moment of great
joy, and a sense of satisfaction and pride. There were no ill
feelings in my mind either then or now. I believe that the true
earnings of a doctor is to see such cured patients and the
sense of gratitude and joy of life on their faces. Now I will
record some of my public life and social activities.
I start a new branch of IMA.
After a few years of practice, I have always remained
active in medical politics and activities of Ahmedabad Medical
Association; and later on in the Naroda Medical Association, a
branch of Indian Medical Association (IMA). Once I was Jt.
Secretary in Ahmedabad, a branch of IMA, having nearly 1500
members. I was active on its Working Committee for five years
or more.
Doctors staying and practicing in Naroda area were not
able to attend the clinical meetings held during the night hours
in Ahmedabad. It was a distance of 15 miles. So I decided to
start a new branch of Indian Medical Association in Naroda
area. I took the initiative and enrolled nearly 40 members. We
started an independent Naroda Branch of Indian Medical
Association. I became first founder president, and my friend Dr
N.D. Israni its secretary, of Naroda branch of IMA. I remained
active in its growth and all its academic, humanitarian and
social activities until I came to USA.
This activity brought unity, harmony and friendship among
the medical community in Naroda area. It helped us to solve
local problems and was very instrumental in avoiding unfair
competition. We arranged regular clinical meetings by inviting
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leading doctors from Ahmedabad. We learned many new
things in fast developing medical science. We arranged family
gatherings of local doctors. Once I became the vice president
of the Gujarat State branch of IMA.
community. I have learned from this experience that when the
trustees of a charitable institution give such freedom to a
visionary teacher, he works with his fullest devotion and zeal.
The institution grows, prospers. All are benefited in long run.
My Educational activities in Naroda.
There was no high school in Naroda. I had faced great
difficulties during my student days for high school education. I
had to waste nearly 3 hours daily in going to and coming from
school. I had to walk daily a distance of three miles, and travel
by train or bus from Naroda to Ahmedabad. My eldest
daughter Ila - now 12 years old- was facing similar difficulties
for going to a high school in Ahmedabad, during the years
1957-58.
I believed in giving the best education to my children,
children of relatives and all the people of Naroda. So I took an
initiative and started a non-profit charitable education trust with
co-operation of local people in 1958. We collected donations
and purchased a good plot of land. The high school was
started with five classes and 250 students. I have memories of
fund raising projects, its growth and many social, legal and
other difficulties we faced to bring this high school to its
present status.
I had ever remained active in educational field during my
medical practice. The high school in Naroda area was started
in 1958. It has grown into a big tree having classes from K.G
to 12th grades. It has nearly 3000 students, and the classes
run from KG to early college grades.
At this point I wish to pay my respect and tributes to its first
principal Mr. V. D. Chandarana. He was an average school
teacher in nearby Sabarmati high school. I invited him to join
our budding high school. We gave him fullest freedom and
tried to meet all financial needs. We agreed with his all
reasonable and good decisions in the interest of students and
Part IV.
My Social and Public-Service Activities and Memories
of Naroda Lions Club.
God gave me a chance to serve the community from
which I was earning. A new Lions Club, a branch of Lions
International was starting in Naroda in 1970. It gave me many
good friends and opportunities to serve people. I joined it as a
Charter Member. Then I became its treasurer, secretary, and
president in 1975.
I visited Lions International head quarters in Chicago
during my first visit of USA. in 1976- the year of bicentennial
celebrations of America's independence. I have memories of
Mr. Reagan loosing the presidential nomination against Mr.
Ford in the republican party.
Naroda was rapidly transforming into an industrial
township. There was no maternity facility or ambulance
service. Delivery cases requiring emergency treatment were at
great risk. Under the auspices of Lions Club we started a
maternity facility and a free polio vaccination center. Both
these projects are nicely running today. We arranged every
year free diagnostic camps and sometimes Free cataract
operation camps. Naroda Lions club started an English
medium school for the Non-Gujarati Indian families working in
different industries.
During these years (1970 to 1981), I became close friend
of a devoted Lion, Mr. Himatlal Shah. His noble nature always
inspired me. We worked hand in hand during all humanitarian
projects and activities of Naroda Lions Club. He was general
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manager of the Ruby coach builders. In the year 1981, one
communist minded worker assassinated this divine soul. Mr.
Himatlal Shah was a friend of poor and ever helping brother of
all Lions. He was a living angle of kindness, love and a true
servant of suffering humanity. In a small matter of trifling
demand, not agreed by the management, the murderer
entered his cabin with liquid thinner, threw it on Mr. Shah, and
ignited fire. He was burnt alive in his office. He died within a
few minutes on the spot. This divine soul died performing his
duties like a martyr on the battle field.
I had always doubts regarding the mercy and
omnipresence of God. It was a day of great sorrow and
mourning for his wife, my family members, all the Lion
members, friends and entire village of Naroda. I have
dedicated my first religious book 'Egos and Desires' to this true
LION, a true Jain, and brother of my past birth, Mr. Himatlal
Shah. He was a family member for my children and a brother,
friend philosopher and guide for me. He was younger than me
in age but he was my Guru in many social and economic
matters. He was a true Lion, an inspiration for all Lion friends
and all who came in his contact.
a good government job, and started a packing industry of his
own in Naroda area.
One day we were gossiping about old friends- who is
where and what he or she is doing. We could remember many
old friends and an idea of re-union gripped our minds. We
started working on it. The first grand re-union of nearly 50
college friends was arranged within six months. All were in
different walks of life, like doctors, lawyers, engineers, judges,
politicians, business-men, teachers, professors, and good
positions in government. Most of us were meeting after an
interval of 20 years. It was a day of great joy and jubilation for
all of us. They came from distant places with their families. At
this age period of our lives, our sons and daughters were
studying in the Inter-science classes of different colleges.
We decided to continue this activity and arrange one
annual re-union every year at different places. They were
arranged in Bombay, Baroda, Cambay, Anand and sometimes
at holiday resort places. The local Ahmedabad group started
regular monthly dinner meetings and family gatherings. I
remained its permanent president, secretary and treasurer
without any funds to manage. This activity continued for next
15 years and all loved it. It brought many friends and families
close. Some friends became in-laws when their children
started knowing each other, dating and got married.
Sorrowful memories of many friends who died during
these years are also with me. We were able to help their
children and widows in many ways, financial, legal and
medical problems. I will not record these events. But I record
one sad event of the death of one Inter-Science group friend,
Dr. K.G. Mehta. He was a busy family physician of
Ahmedabad. He would leave his home in the morning at 6.
am, and return at mid-night. This was his routine for 360 days
of a year. No rest, no vacation, only devotion to duty and work.
Re-union of old college friends.
The memories of friendship of school and college days are
always selfless, divine and cherished at all places. The story of
Krishna and Sudama tells us such inspiring messages. I do
not remember names of many school friends, but the
memories of many college friends are ever in my heart.
In 1964 I started a re-union of the old class friends who
studied in the Inter-Science class of Gujarat college in 1945.
With the help of similar minded friend, Mr. P.M. Patel, we
prepared a list. Mr. Patel had worked as police officer in the
crime branch of Bombay for some years. After division of
Gujarat and Maharastra States in 1958, he had resigned from
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One day KG got a minor heart attack but with God’s grace
recovered from the first attack. He reduced the pace of work.
Now oft and on for check up he would visit our common friend
Dr. P. P. Mehta (MD.). Dr. P. P. Mehta was a famous teacher,
physician and a leading cardiologist of Ahmedabad.
Dr. KG. was once on the examination table in the office of
Dr. PP.. Cardiogram machine was recording heart beats.
Everything was fine and within normal limits at the start. Both
old friends were chit chatting about medical politics of the city.
But in a fraction of second, DR. PP noted unusual waves
suggesting ventricular fibrillation (Heart changes before
death). Before KG could speak a word, and PP could do
anything, heart of KG stopped for ever. When the news were
disclosed to family members and friends, no body was ready
to believe it. The death of a healthy doctor in such a set of
circumstances was impossible.
Today when I reflect upon this event, I can only say that
the PLACE and TIME of death (destiny) of Dr. KG. Mehta was
pre-written by God. A cardiologist and personal friend could
not save his friend's life with all the facilities at his hand. Nor
he could extend KG's life span, even for a few more minutes
or seconds.
During my trip of India in 1988, I had misfortune of
attending the cremation ceremony of my great buddy, and
renowned cardiologist of Ahmedabad- Dr. P P. Mehta. He was
four years younger than me. Dr. PP was a chain smoker, even
after knowing as a cardiologist that smoking is harmful for the
heart. He could not quit this most addictive habit. After
suffering from some pancreatic trouble, he reduced the
number of cigarettes per day but not stopped completely.
Dr. PP got a severe heart attack. I went to see him at his
residence while he was recovering from this attack. Always
jolly, smart, active, cheerful and ever talkative Dr. PP
appeared silent and depressed. He wanted to hear from me
talks on religion and God. I advised him to withdraw from very
busy practice and partially retire. He agreed. But on the third
day of this meeting, I received news that the heart of a famous
cardiologist of Ahmedabad had stopped for ever. The time of
death for every born is today and now. The Gita says, "Jatasya
hi Dhruvo mrutum". Every born has got to die. Most of us
forget this eternal law of God, and run after temporary sensual
pleasures like smoking, drugs and alcohol. We think of
impossible dreams and improbable events to happen in our
future lives. But we forget that the laws of Karma, actions done
good and bad, binds every individual slowly and steadily to his
or her destiny in a perfect but invisible manner.
Part V.
My economic positions and attitudes.
I had no bank balance to start my practice. I had started
my first clinic in Ahmedabad in 1951 by borrowing money from
relatives and friends. In the city practice of India, doctors have
a system of giving personal credits to patients. Only a few new
and unknown patients come and pay cash. In this way the
families remain attached to doctors. Some families pay their
bills on monthly basis, but many pay on yearly basis.
Compared to insurance system abroad, the fees are paid after
receiving the treatment and not in advance of some expected
sickness in future. In a city like Ahmedabad, a new doctor has
to wait for some years before he is able to enroll some
permanent families and make both ends meet. I had to close
my Ahmedabad Clinic within six months for these reasons.
I shifted my practice to a less competitive but known
place, Naroda. It was a village without electricity in those days.
But it was my birth place. I had lived there as an orphan child.
Every one knew me in Naroda. From the very first day my
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practice started with a good swing. But for the first ten years,
there were many obligations and debts to be paid.
Only after 10 years in 1960, I was able to purchase a plot
and built my residential bungalow in Ahmedabad. My net
savings and bank balance after ten years of practice were only
Rs. 3000 Rupees, (= $ 100). Again by borrowing loans from
relatives and friends I completed its construction in 1962 and
repaid all debts by 1966. In next year I purchased a new car
and extended 2 floors on bungalow with Life Insurance Loan in
1967-68. Now I started investing surplus money in Shares and
bonds. This phase of extra money came nearly after 16 years
of hard life and active practice.
Doctors are poor accountants. In those years I learned
Indian style double entry book keeping. It helped me to file my
income tax returns, and I knew my financial position and
assists. I taught this simple Indian method of book keeping to
some doctor friends. After learning it some doctor friends
thanked me for teaching this accounting system.
completely unconscious, in a state of total paralysis. It was a
severe brain stroke. I was practically a dead person. The
control over the urinary and stool functions was lost, pupils
were dilated and not reacting to light. All the signs suggest a
state of deep coma and poor or no hope of recovery.
During that week of deep unconscious state a big crowed
(nearly 1500 people) of relatives, friends, and patient families
from Naroda and surrounding villages was gathering in the
premises of the Hospital. They were praying for my recovery.
God heard their prayers and gave me a new birth!
My wife and two sons came running at a moments notice.
After a week of their arrival, I regained little consciousness. I
was able to recognize them. My face and left half of body
showed paralytic signs. It was an attack of cerebral ischemia, I
was informed later. I remained in bed for three months. But
with grace of God I am able to drive on American high ways. I
drive from Florida to Michigan, Philadelphia and New York. All
the memories of past years are as sharp as one could observe
from this biography.
I know with fullest conviction that I am alive today,
because God wanted and wants me to live and do HIS work.
All my religious books were written and published after that
sickness of 1982.
Many relatives like my maternal grand mother in Naroda,
my mother, cousins, uncles, friends like Dr. KG, Dr. PP, Mr.
Himatlal Shah, and great leaders like Gandhiji and Nehru,
great scientists like Einstein and many leaders of Europe have
died during the span of my life. I have perfect memories of all
these deaths and all great historic events.
While I was recovering from that sickness, one day I got
inspirations to write a prayer in English. It is based upon the
theme of all Upanishads and the Gita - A prayer to One Infinite
God of Universe. I published it in 1988, in my first English
book-“ABC of Hinduism”.
I come back from heaven.
After immigrating to USA in 1981, I had come to India to
close my clinic. I established a charitable trust in memories of
my mother Sitaba and converted my private practice into a
charitable clinic. Only cost of medicines was charged. The
salary of doctor, staff, utilities and rent were paid from the trust
funds.
My date of return to USA was Jan 17, 1982. Air flights
were confirmed. Two days prior to this date, I got little fever in
the afternoon and became completely unconscious in the
evening. It was a serious sicknesses. I was admitted in V. S.
Hospital, and my family members in USA were informed by
phone as all children and wife were in USA.
My closest doctor friends like PP and many other doctors
treating me in hospital had lost all hopes of my recovery. I was
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(See this poem in my website).
scientific meanings of key words like Dharma, Karma, Ego,
Atma, Bhraman, Jagat, Vishva, etc,.
What do we understand when we use the word Karma? It
is generally translated as actions, acts or deeds. I started real
study of the Gita and other Upanishads by reading translations
of authors like S. Radhakrishnan, Swami Chinmayananda,
Dada Athavleji and many others. Everyone had some
difference in their approach and translation of these Sanskrit
words and the text. I was always searching the scientific
meanings of Sanskrit words.
Within three months of devoted study of this only one
chapter of the Gita, I saw divine cosmic light one night. It
changed my mind, attitudes, life’s goals and activities. I have
described this event in all my books and magazines. People
spend years to see this divine light of God. Why I was
rewarded in such a short time, and with study of only one
chapter of the Gita? Why I was selected by God to see His
Divine Cosmic Light of Holy Cross of Jesus Christ, at a
particular date and time of Christian calendar, in India without
any background of Christian faith and while reading the Gita, a
Hindu scripture? This is still an unanswered question for me.
Sometimes I ask myself. Am I the same individual (Atma)
who was born on Nov.-16-1924 in India, who wanted to be a
surgeon, a politician, a businessman, and struggling to be rich
in short time, having many dreams?. All these years I was
slave of sensual joys and circumstances. I practiced medicine
for 32 years in a small village, though I wanted to be a great
surgeon in a big city. People who know me could never
imagine that an atheist doctor would be writing books on
theology, religion and God in his later life. Sometimes I say to
my friends that God inspires me to write this type of spiritual
literature. HE wants me to become HIS spokesman and
instrument. But I also know that nobody believes such
statements and remarks.
An atheist turns to spiritual study.
There was no time for any religious study or activity during
busy medical practice. I had no faith in God, temples or any
Guru in those days. Yet once in a while I would go to attend
religious lectures, if there was some famous and noble
religious teacher.
During the years 1965 to 1970, I was under hypnotic
influence of late Acharya Rajanish. He was a great scholar
and speaker on religious subjects with intellectual appeal and
logical approach to religion and God. But when he declared
himself as Bhagvan (as Living God), I was disappointed.
Education, medical aid, service of the needy, poor and
suffering humanity as preached by late Swami
Vivekanand, Mahatma Gandhiji, Jesus, Buddha and also
preached in the Gita, is worship of God. This I believed
during the years of sixties and seventies. The
mythological stories of Hindu Puranas, narrating magical
wonders of Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva, never inspired any
faith in my mind.
Once in Oct., 1979, I heard a week's discourse on the 3rd
Chapter of the Gita, Karma Yoga, by Rev. Swami Shree
Chinmayanandji. It was arranged on the historic and famous
ground of Gujarat College, Ahmedabad. I had studied in this
college during my pre-medical years of college. A crowd of
nearly 25,000 people was gathering daily. In morning hours
Swamiji was teaching the famous text of Vivek-Chudamani of
Adi-Shankaracharya. I was attending both these sessions with
fullest devotion and attention. I used to close my evening clinic
to attend these lectures.
These lectures ignited a spiritual quest for the first time in
my mind. I memorized the Sanskrit verses of Karma Yoga- the
3rd chapter of the Gita, and constantly meditated upon the
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has become enlightened. I now understand the short
proclamations of Upanishad Rishies like; "I am Brahaman, I
am the immortal soul or undying ‘ATMAN’. My soul is
changeless, imperishable, immortal and divine in nature. It
was, is and shall ever be at all times and at all places, even
after it leaves my present physical gross body". In the
Mahatma Gandhi book I wrote a second English poem,
“Immortal Souls”. It is based upon a famous Upanishad
Mantra of Bhrad-Aranyak Upanishad, “Mrutor Mam Amrutam
Gamaya”. (See Website for this poem).
Part VI.
My present activities.
To keep my self busy in writing books on Hinduism and
world religions. I do not worry who will read them and what
rewards they will bring to me. During the years 1982 to 88, I
have wrote and published four chapters of the Gita and two
books on Yoga-Vedanta Darshan in Gujarati and one book in
English- ABC of Hinduism for Indian children staying abroad.
During my interim visits of India, I had started a bi-monthly
magazine "Vignan-Dharma Sandesh" (Science and religion).
But after four issues I had to close it due to lack of devoted
staff. To write and publish my thoughts and experiences is the
only goal of my remaining life.
In 1992, I published my dream book, “Mahatma Gandhi”, Ambassador of God for the 21st century. It is a religio-political
book. In it I have given my observations of the post independence years of India and the causes of economic
down fall of Indian currency. I have made constructive
suggestions regarding the changes to be made in the
constitution of India. It will bring true world peace.
In it I have suggested a new idea of International GitaGandhi Dharma Sangh, (IGDS) for religious education of
future generation in any part of the world. Any new and radical
religious thoughts take some time to get well rooted, to grow
into a big tree and give fruits. I know this well. But this only
mission of my remaining life. I will try my best to propagate this
idea of IGDS as long as God permits me to breath in His
world.
Now I perfectly know the exact date of my death. Signs
and symptoms of old age and physical limitations are visible.
Relations, activities, needs, knowledge, places and time are
ever changing. But my conscious mind and inner most 'Self'
Now I know that my body and soul - both are part and
parcel of the supreme Brahaman or GOD. God is within every
human being in the heart as love, in the mind as sympathy
and compassion, in intellect as common sense and good
thoughts.
Like humble words of Sir Isaac Newton on his death bed, I
also say, "I have tasted a teaspoonful of water from the
endless ocean of divine knowledge. I know many things about
my past, present and the world history. I have clear memories
of all events that have occurred during my life. This is the story
of every human being and his or her limitations of place and
time. My journey of life has reached the Last Day of Creation
of Universe, TODAY and NOW. It is like a rigid and un-tress
passable dead end. Anyone can know and learn many things,
subjects and skills. Yet the endless ocean of knowledge ever
remains unknown. No one knows what is going to happen
“TOMORROW”. Even Lord Rama did not know, though he
was God incarnate.
I pray God only this “Please keep me a life long
student".
Another Way of writing Autobiography.
Become a third person and tell your story.
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This is a new short method. I suggest for those who want
to understand - Real Spiritual-Self (Soul) and world of material
objects seen and perceived by five senses. To gain this
knowledge, called Self Realization (Adhiatma Vidya), people in
India renounce family life, go to Himalayas to find some Guru,
who can show them God by path of Self Realization.
I indicate a simple method of self realization.
This is not difficult. Try to write only one or two pages.
Write a few lines as if a third person is giving your introduction
to your family members or to some unknown audience.
"Born in 1924, Dr. H.K Gandhi was a poor boy. His father
died when he was six month old child. He was raised by a
widow mother. He became a medical doctor and practiced as
a family doctor for 32 years in a village, Naroda. He believes in
giving good education to children. He wanted to send them to
USA.
In later life at age of 55, he turned to religious study.
Today he writes books on religious and philosophical subjects.
His worldly knowledge has increased with age. His Karma has
given him all desired fruits. His places of residence and goals
(Desires) in life have changed many times. In 1982 he
suffered from a severe brain stoke but recovered. He is alive
today in 2008, which he now believes is due to wish and grace
of God.
After 15 years of study of world religions Dr. Gandhi,
now Swami Dwiroopanand, believes that, God is One and
TODAY is the last day of Universal TIME or “Dooms day”,
or “Day of Judgment” for all living beings on Earth.
His imperishable (Akshara-atman) soul has not changed
and not left his ever changing body. But now he knows with
conviction that he is going to die on a day called “Today". This
“Perfect Law of God”, applies to every human being who refer
her/him Self , as “I”.
Summary:After writing these events of life (autobiography), I have
come to understand my true Self, and fixed rules of God. This
is Self Realization.
1. Entire mankind was, is and shall ever be bound to the
last day of universal time. We all are equally created human
beings. We all will die according to His fixed rules.
2. The eternal laws of God could only be understood by
the path of self realization, and a few more words, like Atma,
Karma, Dharma, Jagat (world), Vishva (Universe) and SPACE
AND TIME.
3. Death of every born occurs at a fixed moment, the last
day and moment of universal time. This moment is always
TODAY and NOW.
4. My cardiologist son will not be able to change the
moment of my death even if I am under his care in the
Mayo clinic of USA.
5. Thinking positively, looking back on my past and the
life I lived so far, I can say this. I have not wasted my life.
Besides discharging family responsibilities, I was able to help
relatives, friends and the community. By writing religious books
today, I am trying to help the future generations. I have earned
good will, respect and blessings of countless patients and
friends.
6. I was instrumental in starting a high school and
maternity facility in a rural area like Naroda. The blessings of
innumerable students and countless mothers is the real
earning of my life. They do not know me and I do not know
them.
7. I have a dream of starting a college, a hospital and a
Yoga Ashrama in Naroda area, and a Gandhi-Gita Ashrama
some where in USA.
8. I am aware of the political system in India, the minds of
the people, the teachers, the doctors and business community
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at large. They are not ready TODAY for my radical religious
and political thoughts.
9. Politicians of India are not ready for decentralization of
central powers, political changes according to Vision of FREE
India of Mahatma Gandhiji.
I have a dream of starting some service projects in the
places of my grand parents and some place near Naroda,
from where I have earned my wealth and living. To repay such
debts is my religion, duty or Dharma. This I have understood
after study of scriptures for last 20 years.
These are some dreams of Swami Dwiroopanand
TODAY.
(Above notes were written in 2000. I wish to start a Gandhi
Gita Dharm Sandesh Magazine in India and USA).
--------------------------------Next Note in 2008.
During last 8 years (From 2001 to 2008), I have published
2 magazines of Gita Ch-12 and Ch-15, 5000 copies each, and
four more books. Two in Gujarati, -‘Prarabdh and Purusharth,
and Vignanna Rushio’, and three books in English -“Will
Power of Positive Mind”, “Ashtang Yoga” and “Pranayama”cures BP in 90% cases, in May, 2008).
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Feb – 26 - 2010. Email Add.
[email protected]
I have started a website, www.gandhigitadharm.com
So far I have published 5 Books in English and 10 books
in Gujarati.
I am trying to place all my published English and Gujarati
books in above website.
I have About 60 Audio Cds in English and 40 Audio Cds in
Gujarati.
The list of my books and Audio Cds, is in last pages and
also in my website.
I have some unpublished books and small booklets, and
various articles on political and religious subjects which I wish
to place in Magazine section of my website.
--------------------------------------------------My age is now 85 and physical limitations of health due to
diseases are evident.
1. I am under going Cancer treatment for my Lungs.
2. I have constant Lumber pain due to lumber vertebrae
degeneration, not permitting me to sit for long time.
3. I take Injections for back pain and doing PT exercises. I feel
some improvement, but not enough to travel by plane for long
time.
5. My both Palms are blunt due to Carpel Tunnel syndrome. I
wear gloves all day and night.
4. If all goes well, then by Sept 2010, I want to go to India if
God wishes.
I have this strong wish of going to India and spend remaining
life there in Naroda and publish a regular religio Political
magazine just as Gandhiji did in Africa and in Ahmedabad
after coming from Africa.
5. There is need for total revision of our Parliamentary type of
Democracy and constitution, inherited from British and rewrite
a new constitution on American type of Presidential
Democracy, with more powers to states and minimum topics
like currency, Military, disaster reliefs, etc,.
I wish to live for 100 years or 125, as Gandhiji wished
if I can as I do not believe in next births.
Aham Bhramasmi, Shivo Aham, Aham Vishnu.
Tat Twamev asmi.
OM Tat Sat.
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learning and removal of wrong ideas and beliefs. Only by
speaking we can pass over the acquired knowledge to the
next generation. Books are in fact the spoken words of great
people who lived in the past. Thus the symbol OM represents
arts, different branches of knowledge (Vedas) and sciences.
Knowledge is stored in the brain as words heard or read as
dots of OM OM.
The number 3 in symbol OM indicates many trios like
three Vedas, three Hindu Gods; Brahama, Vishnu and Shiva;
three qualities in Mother Nature, the creation maintenance and
destruction; three dimensions of space and three dimensions
of time; three qualities of material objects Sat, Rajas and
Tamas etc. The three important doctrines for a Hindu are (1)
Truth - Satyam (2) Non-violence (Ahimsa) and (3)
Brahmacharyam or Chaste (pure) sex life. If one adopts only
these three morals in life then God is on his/her side. Such an
individual can live a long life of great achievements and
successes.
Yoga meditation teaches to search unity in diversity and
diversity in the unity, Patanjali Yoga (Yoga of eight steps Astanga Yoga) is a perfect science of body and mind. It
promises good health, wealth, will power, success and
happiness for men and women of any faith. God is infinite,
beyond imagination, beyond all holy books, beyond all
religions and beyond description of any human language
(even beyond OM). Hindus believe that there is one formless
God of this ever changing universe. Gita gives a short
definition of God in three words. “OM TAT SAT”. God is the
ultimate reality or final truth.
The word Dharma is used in the sense of 'moral duties' in
Hindu scriptures. Religion is linked with an individual (Self). It
is called "Swadharma" or "my duty" in the Gita. All individuals
(Atmas) are free to worship God in any manner or in form they
like. But an individual gets bound to his good or bad Karma or
16. HISTORY, SCRIPTURES AND
MESSAGE OF
HINDUISM.
Yavanartha Udapane Sarvataha Samplutodake,
Tavan Saesvehu Vedeshu, Brahmanasya vijanataha..
Gita II-46
Books of knowledge (the Vedas) are like an endless
ocean which surround us on all sides, A Brahmin ( a man
knowing Brahman, soul or spirit ) is one who knows what to
know and what not to know (who has a discriminative ability).
Hinduism is an ancient culture (Sanskrit) and not any
organized religion. This 10,000 years old culture is an ocean of
literature on religious socio-economic, philosophical, political,
spiritual and self-uplifting topics. But it has one unique
scripture, the Gita in this great ocean, which has made
Hinduism stand like a rock in the dark ages during the 800
years of rule of Islam and Christianity. The scripture of
Bhagavat Gita is about 2500 years old. Its seven hundred
verses are found in the epic of Mahabharata. It is in form of a
dialogue between Arjuna, a man of great intellect and ability,
and Krishna, the Lord of Universe. Arjuna is in dilemma about
the moral obligations on one side and his family ties on the
other. Gita has inspired many scholars and Acharyas during
last 2000 years. Gita had inspired a great soul Mahatma
Gandhi. He fought against the powerful British Empire and
brought true liberty (Moksha) to the 700 million people of India.
Speech is an unique gift of God given to human being
only. It is an organ of action (Karma Indriya) according to
Vedanta. Words arise from OM - the holy symbol of Hindus.
OM is related to Prana, the vital system of respiration. We are
alive as long as we breath. All spoken languages (Vani) arise
from OM. Language is the root of all worldly (material)
knowledge, the Vedas or Shruties (Audio Knowledge).
Speaking, listening and discussing is an age old way of
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actions. Good actions bring happiness and bad ones bring
unhappiness in life. The study of scriptures teach us what are
good and bad Karma.
Speaking is also Karma or an action. The sex act is
also Karma.
Sense of duty (Dharma) guides an individual to do the
right Karma. He commits less mistakes (sins) by knowing the
“Dharma”. Mahatma Gandhi once said,” There can be as
many religions as the number of human beings in this world”
All Indians religions preach tolerance and respect for other
faiths. Hindus do not believe in forced religious conversions.
The land of all Hindus India (Bharat) has remained the motherland for learning Yoga - the art of searching God, spiritual
study and great religious thoughts.
Different groups of important Hindu Scriptures and their
short messages are listed here in brief. The groups are
arranged in order of their evolution.
(Two charts at the end of this chapter summarize this
evolution of scriptures in a time frame, important events of
history, and the years of origin of world religions.)
1. Vedas (Shruties) and Upavedas (like Aurvedamedicine) Vedas are the scriptures of the early Aryans.
Knowledge is God was their belief. Natural elements like Rain,
Sun, Fire, Water, Air, Land etc. were worshipped as Devas or
manifestations of God (Assistants of God). Three Vedas
developed during the first 5000 years of human civilization.
The three Vedas were Rig, Yajur and Sam Vedas. Many SideVedas, the Upa-Vedas also developed. Fire rituals (Agni-puja)
to please the rain God (Indra) was a Vedic ritual of God
worship which is still practiced by orthodox Hindus, Animals
were slain and offered to fire God. After establishment of
organized religions like Jainism and Buddhism, animal
sacrifices to fire God stopped. Later on Hindus started burning
food grains and butter in the Fire-Rituals!
2. The Smruties or Memories from Manu. The VarnaDharma.
The Smruties were the second group of scriptures that
developed after the Vedas. First Aryan King Manu (2500 BC)
dictated duties (Varna-Dharma), the privileges (Rights) and the
punishments (Shikshas) for all sinning men and women in the
four class structure of his kingdom. The Brahmins, the
Kshatriyas, the Vaishyas and the Shudras were the four job
oriented classes (Karma-Varnas) to start with. In course of
time, these classes became God made, Birth-rights giving
hereditary Varnas. The right of learning Vedas, chanting
Mantras and verses was denied to the Vaishyas (Business),
Shudras (Servants) and women.
Along with achieving the goals in life, one should uplift into
a higher class or Varna and achieve Liberty from family
attachment (Moksha) in later years of life. Respect and
obedience towards parents and teachers is the essence of
Hindu Dharma and culture. Observance of celibacy is an
important vow during student age in all classes. Hospitality to
guests is a vow during Grahastha Asharama. Caring and
serving all the classes is a vow during third VANPRASTHA
AGE. Renunciation of gained wealth and positions and search
of God by meditation “Should be the goals of life’s journey
during the fourth age quarter or Sanyasa Asharama.’
(See Charts of Ashram and Varna Dharma on Pg No.68)
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MANU-SMRUTI’S VARNA - DHARMA. Chart- 2.)
ASHRAM DHARMA of UPANISHAD RISHIES. (CHART 1) ***
FOUR VARNAS (CLASSES); FOUR ASHRAMAS, (AGE QUARTERS) &
FOUR GOALS FOR A HINDU.
4 goals
DHARMA
ARTHA
KAMA
MOKSHA
Brahm Chary
Grahastha
Vanprastha
Sanyasa
4 Ashramas
Ashrama
Ashrama
Ashrama
Ashrama
(1 to 25 Yrs)
(25 to 50 Yrs)
(50 to 75 Yrs)
(75 to 100.)
4 Varnas
\I/
Learn Vedas
Simple life.
Desire to get
Saintly life
BHRAMINS
High morals
Live on gifts
fame in some
in isolation,
Teachers
Celibacy. Give from students
branch of
liberty from
Doctors
benefit of
& donations of knowledge,
all family
Judges &
knowledge to
lower three
search of God
bondages &
Lawyers etc.
others
classes.
and religion
attachments
Learn use of
Fight criminal,
Earn good
Retire.
KSHATRIYAS
weapons and
protect border
name & fame
Become a
laws of the
of country,
as a noble
Rajarshi,
Kings, Army
state. Protect
And good
king caring for
a Saintly
police,
land, people
people.
law, people,
King ; guide
Government
and trade
Sacrifice life
and equal
young kings
servants etc.
on battle field
justice
in morals
and justice
Learn Maths,
Earn money,
Care for state, Saintly life/
VAISHYAS
agriculture,
be rich and
serve other
give good
rain fall, stars
help state
classes,
advice / tell
Business &
cattle care,
/employee
social work
history of
Farmers
economics
give donations and give
heroism
Class.
seeds etc.
to Brahmins.
donations.
Learn family
Earn money
Try to uplift
No saintly
SHUDRAS
skills, respect
by serving
into a higher
retirement till
and serve 3
higher class
class
end of life ;
Skilled workers,
higher class
give donation
Vaishyas by
teach family
manual
to Brahmins
money and
love & unity.
servants and
gaining skills
laborers.
4 AGE QUARTERS OF 100 YEARS OF LIFE
= DUTIES AND GOALS TO BE ACHIEVED DURING ONE AGE QUARTER OF LIFE.
1ST. ASHRAM: STUDENT (VIDYARTHI) BRAHM CHARYA ASHRAM. GOAL LEARN DHARMA.
Hinduism lays one VOW for Students: NO SEX ACTIVITY DURING STUDENT AGE.
2ND. ASHRAM: GRAHASTHA ASHRAM: GOALS; MARRIAGE AND EARN MONEY = ARTHA
3RD. ASHRAM: VANPRASTHA:
PARTIAL RETIREMENT FROM FAMILY. GOAL; KAMA.
4TH. ASHRAM: SANYASA :
TOTAL RETIREMENT AND RENUNCIATIONS. GOAL MOKSHA.
PRESENT IS EXISTENCE, OUR PRESENCE IN WORLD. IT IS ALWAYS TODAY AND NOW.
NOTE THE ZERO POINT OF TIME BETWEEN DEATH AND BIRTH =
TIME -ZERO = BOTH ARE ALWAYS TODAY AND NOW.=
DEATH =
TODAY AND NOW =DOOMS DAY
BIRTH CYCLE.
SANYASA ASHRAM 75 TILL DEATH
GOAL
LIBERTY OR MOKSHA
FROM BIRTH DEATH CYCLE
TOTAL DETACHMENTS FROM FAMILY
RESPONSIBILITY; POLITICAL
POSITIONS AND WEALTH
AND NO DESIRES OF WORLDLY
COMFORTS, EXPECTATIONS FROM
RELATIVES OR FRIENDS ETC.
JOURNEY OF LIFE STARTS IN WOMB
BRAMCHARYA ASHRAM OR
Student age UP TO AGE-25.
EDUCATION BY PARENTS
AND IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
FROM TEACHERS. STUDENT ALSO
LEARNS DUTIES AND MORALITY
FROM RELIGIOUS PRIESTS BY
HEARING SCRIPTURAL STORIES
FROM 50 TO 75 YEARS
VANA-PRASTHA ASHRAM
PARTIAL RETIREMENT FROM
FAMILY ATTACHMENTS AND JOBS
BUT ACTIVE IN SERVICE
OF ALL LIVING BEINGS.
FROM 25 TO 50 YEARS
GRAHASTHA ASHRAM.(Family life)
MARRY WITH SUITABLE PARTNER
LIVE IN FAMILY HOME AND GOOD
NEIGHBORHOOD. EARN MONEY
BY GAINED KNOWLEDGE AND
PATH OF MORALITY,
LEARNED SO FAR FROM
PARENTS, TEACHERS, GUESTS AND
GURUS.
A HOUSE HOLDER IS SUPPOSED TO
CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ELDERLY.
THIS IS CONSIDERED BEST PERIOD
OF ANY ONES LIFE SPAN . DHARMA
TEACHES TO RESPECT PARENTS,
TEACHERS AND GUESTS COMING
TO HOME. TREAT THEM LIKE GODS
NEAR YOU. THIS IS VOW AND ADVICE
FOR ALL HINDU HOUSE HOLDERS..
RESPECT MONEY. IT IS GIFT OF GOD
TO YOU. LAXMIJI IS WIFE OF VISHNU.
SPEND WITH JUDGMENT AND IN
THRIFTY MANNER. SAVE FOR OLD
AGE NEEDS. EXTRAVAGANT
SPENDING IS INSULT OF LAXMIDEVI.
TRY TO FULFILL
ALL DESIRES LIKE TRAVEL,
PILGRIMAGES, READING,
WRITING, LEARNING MUSIC,
ARTS, AND TEACHING WITHOUT
EXPECTATIONS OF MONEY HIS
LEARNED SKILLS, EXPERIENCES ETC.
KAMA IS GOAL OF THIS IMPORTANT
AGE QUARTER OF LIFE.
KAMA MENAS DESIRES.
FULFILL ALL DESIRES IS THE ADVICE.
THIS NEEDS YOGA MEDITATION .
The classes were Job Oriented and not birth-rights giving in early times. But with
passage of time they turned into hiraretic, privilege preaching classes. Brahmins (men of knowledge)
guided other three classes in all moral codes, laws, sociology, economics and political matters.
Knowledge was preserved by creating short sentences (Mantras, proverbs) and musical verses (See
Sam Veda Hymns).
A woman was looked upon as property of her husband. A man could marry more than one
woman, but a widow could not remarry.. Wives were burnt alive upon the death of husbands (Sati
system). Inter-class marriages were forbidden; but a Brahmin could marry any girl from lower three
classes, a Kshatriya could marry a girl from lower two classes, and a Vaishya could marry a Shudra girl,
but not from the higher classes. The stories of Ramayan and Mahabharat indicate such practices. Birth
as a Female, a Vaishya or a Shudra class was believed to be due to sins committed in previous
lives.
The majority class of Shudras had no right to study, Vedas, learn weapons or trade.
They were supposed to remain life long servants or employees of the upper three classes. Such verses
were added in Manu Smruti by the Brahmins of the later ages so that their sons might enjoy all privileges
and class rights created in name of religion. The Shudras were not untouchables to start with. The
Bhagavat Gita redefines this class privileges and affirms that all human beings are equal in eye and
laws of God.
Hinduism was a Veda (knowledge) oriented culture and a male privileged society.
There was no idol worship in the earlyVeda, Upanishd and Gita age periods.
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A brief description of the duties for a student during first
25 years is given below. Students used to study in
Ashramas of Rishies located in jungles and river banks.
like Gods; Respect unknown people and guests like Gods.
(Try to be like Gods). Do only those actions which are free
from blemishes and not others;
Teachers used to say, "We are also human beings. You
have stayed with us for many years. You have observed our
virtues and vices".
Follow only our virtuous actions and no others”
These were the advises of the Upanishad and the Vedic
Rishies. The Vedic Rishies advised their students to marry and
propagate family lineage. They asked them to earn money by
honest means, be rich and happy. Gurus accepted their own
human limitations and faults and told students not to follow
their vices but virtues.
Today’s Bal-Brahamacharies and Jagat Gurus.
To propagate secular religions, heads of religions
(Sampradayas) are in search of young disciples. Success
(Siddhi) of a priest is judged by how many young disciples he
brought them under his fold (made them bald headed) during
his life. They hypnotize bright young graduates, detach them
from family life and convert them into life long celibate
Sanyasies or Bal-Brahamacharies. Aversion and hatred is
created towards money, sex (Kanchana and Kamini); marriage
and family life (Sansara) by telling stories of hardships and
miseries of unhappy husbands and wives. Sanyasa was a way
of family detachment during the fourth and not the first age
quarter according to four Ashram Dharmas of Manu Smruti.
Today’s Gurus preach like this. “The world is false (Jagat
mithya) and is full of Moha and Maya. Run away from family
responsibility, wear saffron clothes, be a naked fakir, beg for
daily food, sit idle in caves of Himalayas, meditate and
observe long fasts, starve to death, liberate Self from all
bondages of Karma to get Moksha”. Our modern Gurus think
that they are faultless, and perfect incarnate Gods. Their
words must be trusted and accepted without questions and
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OR Vidyarthi Ashrama,
Or BRAHAMACHARYA -ASHRAMA .
After completing studies in schools of teachers (Gurukulas) when students went home, practical advises were given
to students in few short sentences by the head teacher. They
were called Dixanta Pravachana or ‘Graduation Lectures‘.
These are eternal guidelines (Sanatana Dharma) for all
students at any place at all the times.
Satyam Vada; Dharmam Chara; Acharayaya priyam
dhanam
aahrutya;
Praja
Tantum
ma
Vyavatchchatsee: Satyat Ma Pramaditavyam: Dharmat ma
Pramaditavyam; Kushalat ma Pramaditavyam; Bhootyai
ma Pramaditavyam; Swadhyaya Pravachanabhyam ma
Pramaditavyam;
Dev
Pitru
Karyabhyam
ma
Pramaditavyam; Matru devo bhava ; Pitru devo bhava;
acharya devo bhava; Atithi devo bhava. Yani avadyani
karmani, tani sevityani; no itrani; Yani asmakam
soocharitani, tani twyopasyani; no itrani.
These short sentences mean :“Speak the truth; Do thy duties; Earn wealth that is
loved by the teachers: (Teachers love money earned by
sincere and honest work and not by cheating or robbing or by
doing trades like drugs and smuggling).
Don’t break thy family lineage (Marry and raise
children): Don’t remain idle in finding Truth. Don’t remain
idle towards duties; Don’t remain idle towards joys and
happiness; Don’t remain idle towards material wealth;
Don’t remain idle towards daily Self study; Don’t remain
idle towards work of God and parents; Respect mother
like Goddess, Respect father like God; Respect teachers
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doubts. This is not the message and preaching in Gita,
Question answer sessions between Gurus and pupils is an
age old method of teaching Dharmas in Hinduism and all the
eastern religions. But our Gurus make us chant repeatedly in
every lecture, verses like:Gurur Brahama Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur devo Maheshvaraha
Guru Shakshat Param Bhahamah
Tasmai shree Gurve namaha.
Like blinded followers we chant without understanding the
meaning. Find a true Guru and liberate your minds from such
meaningless chanting.
I have changed one word underlined in above verse and
see what happens. This is the correct meaning of this shloka.
Gurur Brahama Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur devo Maheshvaraha
Guru Shakshat AHAM Bhahamah
Tasmai shree Gurve namaha.
I am top most manifest living soul (Bhraman).
decrease. Try to learn new thoughts and remove wrong beliefs
by self-knowledge.
This socio-political system of Manu had created a heaven
on earth, ‘Devabhumi‘ in the North Western parts of India, the
present land of Pakistan and Punjab (land of five rivers). It is
known as the Indus valley culture in history. Names like India,
Sindh, Hind, Hindus etc. root from the name of a big river
Sindhu, or Indus. It is one out of the five rivers flowing in this
region. Sindhu means an ocean.
3. The Upanishads (Spiritual Scriptures ) and six major
Darshans (Philosophies ).
The word Upanishad means “staying near by". After King
Manu, between the 15th and 5th centuries BC, great scholars
called the ‘Rishies’, developed nearly 240 Upanishads.
Mother, father, teachers and unknown guests were to be
respected like living Devas or "Gods assistants staying
near us." This is the practical message of Upanishad Rishies
and the essence of Hindu culture. This is delivered in a
wonderful manner in partly historic but mostly mystic stories of
the Ramayana and the Mahabharata epics written about 1000
BC They are not historic stories as most Hindus believe.
Philosophical subjects like life before birth, life after death,
the soul, the self (ATMA), the divinity within (Brahaman), unity
and love in family, equality of all creations (Samatvam),
sharing joys and sorrows, inter-dependence and the
indebtedness to parents, awareness of duty (Dharma) and age
related goals (Ashrama Dharmas = Dharma, Artha, Kama,
Moksha) are discussed in the Upanishads.
Upanishads have remained popular Hindu scriptures
among all intellectual students of world religions and
philosophies. From Upanishads developed in course of time
six major Hindu Darshans or Philosophies. Sankhya, Yoga
and Vedanta are the three popular Darshans. The study of
Upanishads and Darshans leads to a cosmic experience
Once a teacher asked a tricky question to students,
“Tell me the name of highest wealth which thieves can’t
steal, kings can’t tax, can’t be divided among brothers like
money and property and which has no weight while carrying.
But its unique and highest quality is that it increases with
spending whereas other wealth decrease by spending.” No
body could answer.
The answer is given in the following Sanskrit verse.
Na chor choryam, na ch raj haaryam
Na bhratru bhajayam na ch bharkari
Vyaye krute vardhat ave nityam
Viydya dhanam sarva dhanam pradhanam
Vidya, education or knowledge is the greatest wealth of an
individual. Give its benefits to others, it will increase and not
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(Darshana) of God. Sankhya means numbers, Yoga means
union and Vedanta means the end of knowledge. Epics like
Ramayana and Mahabharata narrate stories of Ram and
Krishna - the 7th and the 8th incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
They preach morals, ideals and duties in family relations
between friends, brothers, husband and wife, and children.
Living Devas like the Mother, the Father and the Teachers
(Gurus) help us daily but they have limitations of knowledge
and a bondage of place-time (Goonas, Shakti, Desh and Kal).
In the 18 chapters of Bhagvat Gita Lord Krishna evaluates all
the above mentioned scriptures and explains the mono-theistic
as well as multi-theistic views regarding God, the laws of
Karma, devotion to duty, Self-knowledge (Adhiatma vidya) and
relationship of Self (Atma) with one God of Universe.
Gita in its first six chapters discusses ‘Laws of actions or
philosophy of Karma and self-duty (Swa-Dharma). The theory
of Karma explains how invisible laws of Mother Nature work
equally for all and how one can succeed and become rich in
material world by proper actions. The laws of nature (Prakruti)
work equally on all classes and creations. A devoted student
of the Gita gets convinced about God and may see and
experience the divine light of God.
All the above mentioned scriptures were composed
between 8000 and 500 BC and passed over to the next
generations by oral recitation of verses. It was the period
before the birth of Mahavira, Buddha, Moses, Jesus or
Mohammed.
8. The Puranas –
Mythological Scriptures of Imaginary Gods
Puranas are the mythological scriptures for the common
men. By telling humorous stories of three imaginary Gods
namely, Brahama - the God of creation, Vishnu, the God of
preservation and Shiva, the God of destruction (TIME), and
their three wives Brahamani, Laxmi and Parvati or Uma. The
Puranas preach moral duties (Dharmas) to husbands, wives
parents and children. Among the eighteen Puranas, Shrimad
Bhagvatum is the most popular Purana. It describes ten major
incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Only Lord Vishnu takes birth in
human form when morality is at its lowest level immorality is
rampant and when the priests and the kings have forgotten
their duties (Dharmas). Nine Avataras of Vishnu have occurred
so far. The predicted 10th incarnation is that of Mahatma
Gandhi. The beauty of Hindu scriptures is that they are written
in poetry form and hence easy to remember, sing and chant.
Secondly they are in a question-answer form. A curious
student asks questions and the learned teacher gives the
answer.
The Gita is a scripture of great literary heritage, not only
for the Hindus but for all seeker of God and religions and the
entire mankind. An unbiased student would find answers to all
his moral questions particularly in the Gita. Study of Gita and
practices of Yoga leads to a cosmic experience of formless
God and a state of Nirvana - the ultimate goal of human life.
Gita has quenched the thirst of all intellectual seekers for
almost last two thousand years.
5. Buddha and Jain Darshans and commentaries of
Acharyas on Gita.
Two great personalities were born in the sixth century BC
They opposed the fire rituals and animal sacrifices performed
by the Vedic Brahmins in the name of God and religion. They
re-affirmed the Upanishad preaching, that the same soul
pervades in all living beings. They established two great
religions, the Buddhism and the Jainism and tried to remove
the discriminatory class system of Manu in the religious field. A
golden era of nearly 1500 years came to India after great king
Ashoka accepted Buddhism as a state religion (3rd cent. BC)
and sent missionaries of peace in the East and the West.
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A great Son of God was born in Bethlehem. He preached
the message of love and forgiveness. But he was crucified by
his own people. Roman empire came down and the Vatican
Church of Rome came into existence in the 5th century AD In
the 7th century AD the first Shankracharya re-affirmed the
Vedas and the Upanishad truths forgotten by leading priests of
his times. He wrote commentary on the Gita. In the same
century a great messenger of God, Mohammed united the
Arab tribes, quarreling and fighting in the name of different
idols of God. He declared that there is only one God, and
called Him, Allah. He gave doctrines of the Koran and founded
a religion, the Islam. Islamic invaders came to India in the 10th
century and robbed the gold accumulated in Hindu temples.
They established an Islamic rule during the 12th century AD in
Delhi. Three great Acharyas lived during 12th and 15th
centuries AD and wrote commentaries on the Gita. Krishna
worship became popular. Vaishanava path was started by
Vallabhacharya in the 15th cent. AD
After the 12th century there was Islamic rule for the next
six centuries in most parts of India. But Hinduism survived
because it had the Gita. After Vallabhacharya, came
Chaitanaya Mahaprabhu who started a variation of Vaishnava
path, the Gauda Sampradaya, recently popularized as Isckon
by Swami Prabhupada. Many Swamis and saints have studied
the Gita and started their own separate paths of worship of
Krishna and Ram. Islamic rulers were defeated and British rule
started in the 17th century AD Swami Sahajananda started
Swaminarayan path in Gujarat in the 18th cent. AD Great Guru
Nanak established the Sikh path. Many sects and paths have
developed during last three centuries. Swami Vivekananda
carried the message of Hindu culture and Gita to America and
Europe in the 19th century. But no Swami ever thought of the
political slavery in India. Only Mahatma Gandhi understood the
real message of truth, equality and human rights preached in
the Gita. He fought with weapon of non-violence and brought
independence to India in 1947. But he was assassinated
before the constitution of India was written.
(Study the two charts in next four pages of BC and AD
periods of evolution of Hindu scriptures. Note the centuries of
origin of Jainism and Buddhism in the East and Judaism,
Christianity and Islam in the West and the after-effect of
religions on history and world events. The importance of the
Gita will become evident. The four Acharyas have only written
commentaries after some centuries. Hence it is chosen for
study in International Gandhi-Gita Dharma Sangha)
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17. Charts of Summary of Evolution of Indian
2500 BC 1500 BC
Learned Brahmins move towards planes of Ganges
and develop 240 Upanishads. The Upanishads are
scriptures of Self-knowledge * Ishavasya 1st Upanishad is
nearly 2000 years prior to Christ. Upanishads preach
respect of fathers, mothers, teachers and guests. These
are near by Devas in human relations. Hebrew religion
started in West by Abraham, Moses liberates his people
from the slavery of Egyptian kings and gave his ten
commandments.
Scriptures.
CHART NO. I.
BC ERA FROM OM ( VEDA ) TO CROSS ( VEDANTA)
(Order: OM Vedas - Smruties - Upanishads - DarshansGita-Jainism & Buddhism)
Start of Civilization : Animal man becomes a civilized
man :
OM OM OM OM OM OM OM OM —> Words ——>
1500 BC to 700 BC
Upanishads Develop. Katha, Mandukya, Mundako,
Prashna,
Chandogya,
Brahad-Aranyaka,
Samhitas
develop, Darshanas like Purva mimansa by Jaimini in 10th
cent., Vaishashik by Kanad 8th cen. Nyaya by Gautama
and the Sankhya by Kapil (7th cent.) develop.* Yoga
Vashista was a popular Yoga * Probable period of Rama
as kind of Ayodhya 15th cent BC He is the 58th son of
Manu. Bahrain, Dushyanta, Santanu are moon
worshipping kings. *Krishna may have lived in 12th & 13th
cent. BC * Valmiki wrote Ramayana (10th or 8th cent. BC)
Vyasa wrote Mahabharata and Gita, Experts believe that
Gita was added later. A great war might have occurred in
India between 13th to 10th cent. BC. Greek culture starts
and Homer (7th cent. BC.) writes Iliad & Odessy in West.
This pre Buddha period of 7500 years is poorly
documented ERA in history of India.
The 6th Century is important Century of world history
Mahavira is born in India. He Re-organizes Jainism.
Budha is 40 years younger than Mahavira, He starts new
religion Buddhism. Atho-Jarathust starts Zoroastrian
Speech, Man starts speaking
Man learns to Speak and name objects and relations.
*Speech roots from OM. All world languages arise from
OM. *Life depends on breathing (Prana). OM is related to
breathing and is symbol of audio-knowledge (shruti =
Vedas). Confirm this by chanting OM and its relationship
with expiration phase, Close eyes, Chant OM; observe
that thoughts disappear while chanting OM. Vedas are as
old as the time, when man started speaking on earth.
Period before 10,000 years. To Indus valley culture
2500 BC
Aryans developed —>Rig, Yajur and Sama Vedas. In
Vedas there is worship of natural elemental like sun,
water, air, land, fire etc. as Gods and Goddesses. Indus
Valley culture was an early civilization started during 25th
cent. BC King Manu declared in Manu Smruti the four
classes and their duties (Dharmas). The classes were
Brahmins, Khshtriya, Vaishya, and Shudras. Inter class
marriages were tabooed. All donations were for Brahmins
only. It became rigid hereditary system in course of time.
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religion in Persia (Iran) Laotse in Laos (East) starts his
TAO religion and philosophy. Cong fut’se preaches his
noble practical principles in China, Gita is written during
this period. (Mostly during post Buddha Era). Gita is
extract of all Upanishads. It evaluates Vedas Manusmruti
and the six Darshans* Sanskrit grammar perfected by
Panini. *Ink invented in India, The art of paper making
from wood was invented in China. Orally preserved
literature became written documents. King Ashoka
accepted Buddhism (in 3rd Cent.) as state religion. He
sent monks in east & west * Charaka & Sushruta
develop medicine (Aurveda). 18 Puranas of mythological
stories of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma get added during
4th (BC) to 1st cent. (AD). It led to Idol worship seen today.
Patanjali perfected his Ashtanga (Raj) Yoga in this period.
Charvak wrote his materialistic Darshana and denounced
notion of next births. Chanakya wrote his great political
and economic doctrines, (4th cent. BC) Era of highest
Greek culture and Philosophy. Scholars like Democrats,
Aristotle, Pluto, Socrates Pythagoras, Hypocrites, etc.
develop science. medicine and philosophy. Some wrong
quotations of Aristotle remain eternal truths for 2000
years. Archiemedes in Italy states his laws of flotation and
invents pulleys. Alexander invades India (2nd cent.) but
returns when he sees trained elephants in battles against
his army and cavalry. He dies before reaching his land. It
was an era of start of science, astrology, math and
geometry etc..
CHART. II
A.D. ERA OF 2000 YEARS AFTER CHRIST.
A.D.
ERA
OF
PURANAS,
ACRAYAS,
COMMENTARIES & DIVISIONS.
1st cent. AD. to 5th cent. AD
(Order :- Mythology, Commentaries, Saints, Devotees
Avataras, Prophets etc...
Jesus Christ is born who preaches love and
forgiveness. Revises old Sermons. Jesus is Crucified *
Maharshi Vatsayan writes Kama-Sutras (Joy of Sex).
Great temples of Jains, Buddha and Hindus are built in
Eastern countries, Invention of Zero by Arya Bhatta * Fall
of Roman Empire in 4th Cent. Vatican Church established
in the 5th cent.* Jain Scholars start Dwianki Math with (0,
1, 2) and calculate square and cube roots, India at peak of
peace and prosperity
6th cent. AD
to
10th Cent. AD
Shankara re-affirms veda and starts his Adwaita
Philosophy in 7th cent. Mohammed starts Islam in West.
Arabs get united and Islam spreads in Egypt, North Africa,
Spain, Turkey, Iran. It arrives in India during 10 and 12th
cent. Mohammed of Gazani destroys Somnath temple in
Gujarat and robs great gold. King Bhartuhari writes
famous 300 verses of Niti, Vairagya, and Shrungara.
Indian lady Lilavati perfects Arithmetic tables which
Arabs take to Europe.
11th cent. AD
to
15th Cent. AD
Prithvi Raj defeated by Mohammed Ghori. Islamic Rule
starts in Delhi. Ramanuja and Madhava-Acharyas preach
Dwaita and Vishitha Adwaita with Gita. Kabir-12th,
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MAN landed on moon in ’69, Space conquered but real
peace is yet to come. Gulf war between Islamic nations
90-91. Germany reunited (91). Communism fails, but
Gorbachov wins the peace noble prize, Great turmoil in
Europe. Indira & Rajiv Gandhi assassinated in '84 & 90.
Surdasa-13th, Mira & Tulsi 15th, wrote devotional songs &
Ramayana. Vallabhacharya preaches shudh Adwaita with
Bhagavatum and starts Vaishnava temples.
15th cent. AD
to
19th cent. AD
Protestant path started in Europe and the dark ages of
Europe ended. Mogul king Akbar rules in Delhi. * Mira,
Tuldidas Surdas keep
alive
Bhakti.
Spanish and
Portuguese explorers find sea routes, Columbus invent
America calls India. Chaitanya Gauda Path, Guru Nanak Sikh Path. Poet Narsinh Mehta in Gujarat, Vascodegama
finds sea route to India, French, Britishers and
Portuguese arrive for business in India. Fall of Islamic
rule and start of British rule 1757. Guru sects increase in
India. Sahajananda started Swaminaraya Path. Inventions
of Science - Newton and Galilio * Political turmoil Europe
* Hegan, Marks, Napoleon. Vivekananda goes to USA
Gandhiji in S. Africa starts Freedom movement (1892).
Golden Dawn of the 21st century awaits.
Only Gandhi-Gita Dharma Sangha will save India and
World
May God awaken genuine curiosity towards HIS
search and liberate everyone from his or her wrong
religious beliefs and attitudes.
1900 to 1991 The century of Great Events (20th
Century)
Einstein - theory of special and general relativity
(1905-15).
Rabindranath Tagore wins noble prize 1912 * 1st world
war.* India and Pakistan Independent 1947. * Gandhiji
assassinated
1948 * Isckon movement in USA by
Prabhupada -1966* Islamic Pakistan and Bangaladesh
fight and separate 1972 * Nehru’s socialism and dynasty
rules India up to 1990 * Two Atom bombs destroy Japan
in 1944 - Yet it is a rich nation. India is poor country
TODAY.* Indian Swamis built 2500 temples in Haridwara
while millions of students study under trees in villages.*
2nd world war in Europe. Human HEART transplanted &
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of Christianity, nor I had any great attachments to Hinduism,
religion or even God. I never believed in myths or rituals. My
knowledge of Hinduism was hear-say, I did not meditate, nor
practiced Yoga. But I had started writing notes of my scattered
thoughts on religious subjects after Oct., 1979. I recorded this
event and experience the next morning in my note book.
Devoted Christians believe that the resurrected HOLY
SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST is pervading everywhere. Later I
read Swami Vivekanand had experienced same spirit of
Jesus Christ during his meditation practices under the
guidance of his Guru Swami Ram Krishna Parmhans.
But why I was chosen in India by Almighty God to SEE
(Darshana) this light of HOLY CROSS exactly at a particular
time of the Christian calendar? This is still a question for me
and I have no answer. Is this called 'Shakshatkara' or DIVINE
EXPERIENCE OF GOD that the Hindu scriptures describe?
Today I understand its little meaning. God had chosen me to
become His instrument in finding parallels in Eastern and
Western religious thoughts.
During the last twelve years I have published a few books
on Gita, Vedanta and Indian philosophy. An atheist doctor
practicing in a remote village of India could not have written
these books. I get inspiring thoughts when I start writing on
such subjects. I have witnessed mercy and care of God in all
events that occurred in my life after 1979. I am more than
convinced that GOD is one, Omnipresent and Almighty. He
was, is and will ever be with me during all events that will
happen in my future life also.
After this experience I lost interest in my well established
medical practice of 30 years. I withdrew from practice and
social commitments. By the end of 1982 I closed my clinic and
immigrated to USA I was a crazy reader from the childhood.
Now I turned to subjects like world history, history of religions,
18. IS GOD A FACT OR A FICTION (TRUTH OR MYTH)?
“It was a cold winter night. I was fast asleep on the
second floor of my clinic at Naroda, a suburb of
Ahmedabad, India. I woke up perspiring like a moist
sponge. My clothes were soaked with sweat. Body hairs
were raised in surprise. I wiped my face and eyes. I saw a
shining ball of dazzling light outside the window. The
brightness of light was greater than thousands of suns in
the sky. From the east window a ball of light entered the
room. It pervaded in all objects like tables, chairs, books
etc. and entered my body. For a few seconds I
experienced that I was weightless and floating in a soft
cloud of light. My total existence and all things in the
room were in tune and oneness with this light. I realized
that everything was made of that light. There was no sun
in the sky at midnight. I realized it was something else.
I saw at my wrist-watch. The TIME was 12.00
MIDNIGHT, the zero hour between Christ’s year 1979 and
80. It was DEC 31,79. I still remember that I saw a SHINING
CROSS along with that bright light in the background”.
Only at a later date I understood that it was the ‘Cosmic
Light’ of God and the holy spirit of Jesus Christ. I did not
understand any significance of that event at that time. Even
today after twelve years I do not know its meaning. But I am
sure about this. Whatever I experienced and saw on that night
was not a dream or imagination. I am very positive about this.
It was a real experience in the fullest conscious state of my
mind. Three months prior to that date, I had started the study
of Bhagavat Gita, a divine song of the Lord of Universe.
After attending a week’s discourse on ‘Karma Yoga’ (Ch-3
of Gita, The Yoga of correct action) by Swami Chinmayanandji
in Ahmedabad during October-1979, I got interested in the
study of Gita for the first time in my life. I had no background
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history of science, life stories of scientists and philosophers
etc. I never read these subjects before.
In 1981 I came across a book, THE TAO OF PHYSICS by
Fritj of Capra, Prof. of high energy physics at Berkly University,
California. Mr. Capra also describes a similar experience of
SEEING the cosmic light and the figure of Lord Shiva
(Nataraj), a deity God worshipped by Hindus. He saw SHIVA
in the open sky during daytime. This inspired him to write his
book. This book discusses nicely the eastern religions,
science, and philosophies. With the help of the famous
equation of Albert Einstein, E=MC2, Prof. Capra beautifully corelates science and the verses of the Gita and Upanishads,
Space and Time. In the preface of his book Mr. Capra writes :“I saw cascades of energy coming from the outer
space, in which particles were created and destroyed in
rhythmic pulses; I ‘saw’ the atoms of these elements and
those of my body, participating in this cosmic dance of
energy ; I felt its rhythm and I ‘heard’ its sound and at that
moment I KNEW that this was the Dance of Shiva, The lord
of dancers worshipped by the Hindus”
Is God a fiction or fact, a myth or truth, or beliefs and blind
faith of illiterate, uneducated and ignorant masses? Is there
something like a maker of this wonderful and perfect universe?
When such questions arise in mind of a reasoning individual of
great achievements (Siddhas), a true seeker of God is born.
Then such a person starts real search of God in the true
sense. Most people do not care for God or religion. They
simply believe in rituals and traditions. Others are not
interested in God or religion. They simply believe in idols as
God.
All scriptures of major world religions proclaim that ‘God is
One’, But no scripture has a method by which one can SEE
God and get 100% conviction about God. Why there are so
many Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism? Is God of Muslims,
Jews, Christians and Hindus different or one?
A man of reason and science wants proof of God, direct or
indirect. The theory of Karma preached in Gita provides a
proof of the Laws of Mother Nature, which govern all
individuals in an equal manner. Happiness and sorrows come
to a person according to right and wrong Karma done by him
or even not done by him (Akramas) at proper times. (Theory of
Karma, Akarma, and Vikarma). It is time that people of reason
and spiritual quest should study all world religions as Gandhiji
has recommended. The Upanishads, Patanjali Yoga and the
Gita provide a time tested path of SEEING the formless God
(Nirakara but not Nirguna God).
Anybody can see God face to face by devoted study of
Gita and search of God with the inquisitiveness of a scientist.
You will SEE HIM. The search starts with study of SELF
(ATMA). It ends in Self (Atma). Gita says that the divinity
dwells within your HEART. God cannot be seen with our
normal eyes or senses. But omnipresence of God can be felt
by the waking or conscious MIND, when all egocentric desires
(Vasanas) and false beliefs regarding God, come to an end,
Then love compassion and an attitude of equality for all
humans develops. This is spiritual evolution.
In Capra’s book there are many quotations from the Gita
and Upanishads Prof. Capra has nicely presented parallels in
science and religions. He has explained the bondage of “TimeSpace” and the interplay of the opposites. Gita and
Upanishads describe these as duality (Dwandvas) of mind.
Hindus strongly believes in a cycle of births and deaths of
soul (Atma). You are born at a particular place and time
according to desires and actions (Vasanas and Sanchit
Karma) of previous lives. It is difficult to explain such mystic or
illogical religious beliefs to men of intellect and reason.
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Sometimes I ask myself. Was I an American or a Christian
in previous life who was inspired by Swami Vivekanand who
came to USA in 1892. He gave spiritual talks in America and
Europe. Is possible that a desire to get birth in India would
have remained in my mind at the time of my death when I died
as an American? Is this possible? If this is not logical, than the
beliefs of previous births are misguiding and one should not
waste time to prove or disprove such notions and beliefs. It is
easy to understand that Karma of this life operate in this life
mostly. This can be proved to a fair extent.
The spirit in me and all creations is one. The same spirit
was present in all great souls of past who inspired people in
different lands. In this sense I can say that I have lived many
previous lives. I was Veda Vyasa the writer of Mahabharata
and Gita about 2500 years ago. I was Shankaracharrya in 7th
century and Arya Bhatta in 4th century AD I had lived as many
scientists who gave knowledge in different countries of the
world. In same way I can say that I was Jesus, Moses,
Buddha, Ram and Krishna many centuries ago! By reading
thoughts of all these great personalities we get tuned to their
minds, feelings, and devotion to God. In a verse of Gita, Lord
Krishna says:Bahuni me vyatitani janmani tava ch Arjuna ;
Tan Aham vettha sarvani natvam vettha Paramtpaha.
Gita Ch IV-5.
“ I have lived many lives in past and I know them all. But
Oh man of great penances (Paramtapa), you do not remember
any life, though you have also lived many lives in past’. Only a
seeker like Arjuna can see a glimpse of God. A scientist like
Mr., Capra can hear ‘HIS’ sound, and get divine inspirations.
This is a subjective self experience, which occurs at individual
level only. ‘Only one successful soul, one in a million knows
Me perfectly‘. (Gita. VII-4).
A scientist, an artist, a lover of truth and non-violence is
very near to God compared to rich people giving big donations
or narrow minded priests of secular religions. A verse of Shiva
prayer describes invisible Shiva, the God of cosmic energy
and time, as follows :“Asit giri samam syat, kajjalam sindhu patre,
Sur taruvara shakha, lakhini patra bhurvihi,
Likhati yadi grahitva sharada sarva kalam,
Tadpi tava gunanam param isham ne yati”.
Shiva Mahimna Strotrum - (32)
“The description of Lord always remains incomplete, even
if Goddess SHARDA (Goddess of music, speech and
knowledge) turns oceans into ink, land into paper, trees into a
pen and describes the qualities, kindness and mercy of God till
the end of time” (Dooms Day).
God is beyond words and beyond OM but religion is within
the range of OM. Morality (Dharma-religion) could be
explained by words. Religion is like a map which indicates the
goals in life and shows directions and ways of achieving those
goals. Achievement of goals, bring joy and happiness in life.
Speech or spoken language Vani) roots from OM. If there is
One God, then there should be only one religion, Open
minded and able people must come forward to find common
factors in all religions and re-establish a new religion, A
religion must provide guidelines to priests and political leaders
also.
Lord in the Gita (Ch, IV-7 & 8) declares that He sends
divine messengers in every era (Yuga), Whenever ethical
values decline, God assumes human forms or sends
messengers to help the poor, uplift morals, and punish the
sinners, Divine souls and prophets of religions at different
places were the human forms, incarnations (Avatars or
Vibhooties) of God according to this verse. Their life stories
and message is same. Mohammed fought against idol worship
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spoken languages of the people. His thoughts on ‘Swadeshi’
are based on sound economic principles. Swadeshi means
“Use the products made in your own country." He was a
selfless saint who has showed us a path of truth, noncooperation, non-violence and struggle for human rights. We
must not have hatred towards enemies in our minds. Mahatma
Gandhi was a true Karma-Yogi.
Rabindranath Tagore, the winner of the peace Nobel Prize
(1912) writes:“Go ahead, Go ahead , even if Nobody listens thy
voice, God ahead, Oh man.
If nobody joins, keep on Going all alone, all alone, but
go ahead Oh man,
If your path is true and love is your weapon, you shall
reach your goal, Go ahead, Oh man,
Go ahead, Go ahead, Go ahead, all alone,
Oh man go ahead,“.
Sir Sarvapalli Radha-Krishnan, ex-president and a
renowned scholar of Hindu scriptures wrote, “ Thoughts of
Gandhi should be broadcast in all the world languages daily
for fifteen minutes. It will bring true world peace “
My sincere Namaskaras and salutations to all true Gurus,
Saints and Prophets. Hari Om Tat Sat. (God is absolute truth)
Om Shantihi,
Om Shantihi.
Om
Shantihi
Let peace prevail Let peace prevail Let peace prevail.
of many Gods by different Arabs tribes. Christ fought against
the priests and the rulers. He was crucified by his own people.
God's search needs the fearlessness of a martyr. Only after
centuries people understand the message of love and equality
of humans, preached by all prophets. Then people worship
such martyrs as God. Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed and Gandhi
belong to this class of super-human beings.
Lord Mountbatton in a interview said these words to
Attenborough, the producer of the movie 'Gandhi,' “Mr.
Attenborough you are making a movie of a man of caliber of
Jesus Christ and Buddha. Please see that you do not do any
injustice to this great soul (Mahatma).”
After my twelve years of study of the Gita I say that
Mahatma Gandhi was an incarnation of God (Vibhooti). Lovers
of Gandhi should come forward, unite and start a new world
community (Religious Union -Sangh). International Gandhi
Gita-Dharma Sangh (IGDS) is based on this theme. Men and
women of any religion can join this movement without
renouncing their old religious labels or beliefs, or practices of
worship.
With modern tools of communication like press, transport
and T.Vs., we can propagate Gandhiji’s thoughts on subjects
like education, ideal political system, sociology, economics,
sex, marriage, diet, health, religion and God. These are worth
studying by people of all countries. He has given us great
literature, which will help everyone and bring world peace in
the 21st century.
Mahatma Gandhi was a fighter of political freedom, but he
fought with a gun of non-violence and bullets of love. He
believed in democracy, yet he said, “Only I am the only true
communist in this world”. He was a lawyer, but an advocate of
poor and the untouchables. He preached village autonomy as
an ideal system for any government. He strongly believed that
the borders of a country must be decided on the basis of
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It has no religious or political taboos or borders. Men and
women of any religion, any country, either sex, color, caste,
creed and political views can join this international, inter-faith
movement without renouncing their religious and political
beliefs, methods of worship of God prayers, rituals or their
churches, temples and mosques. First you watch the activities
of a local IGDS and then join it in any category you like.
Various Categories any person joining are:(1) Full time devoted men, women and families who will
take a vow of donating 10% of their yearly income for starting
and stabilizing one local IGDS.
(2) Part time supporters who wish to preserve their own
faiths but wish to join this movement,
(3) Talented people for printing the literature of IGDS.
(4) Volunteers who cannot give money or talent,
(5) Well wishers who want to help in educational and
humanitarian activities,
(6) People who wish to study Gita or participate in only
prayers without any commitment etc. etc..
19. INTERNATIONAL GANDHI –
GITA DHARMA SANGH (IGDS - I).
Aims and objects.
 The main aim of IGDS is to propagate Gandhi’s political
and religious views and the true message of the Bhagavat
Gita.
 Members of IGDS must be lovers of Gandhi and his views
about the Eternal religion preached in the Gita.
 They will study Gita, Gandhi’s life, literature. other world
religions and their own religion in a systematic manner.
 They will actively propagate One God theory, the message
of Gita, Gandhi’s views about world religious, love,
sociology, economics, politics, non-violence and Satyagraha (Pursuit of Truth).
The Organization (Sangh).
This movement will be called “International Gandhi-Gita
Dharma Sangh” (IGDS). This is not any sectarian religion
(Sampradaya), philosophy, political body, community,
business organization or a group of social reformers. Yet IGDS
wants all these ideas under one umbrella. Activities of IGDS
will be guided by the eternal (Sanatana) moral and ethical
codes found in the world religions, cultures and noble heritage
of all places and countries.
Who can become members ?
People believing in
(1) Gandhi as a latest prophet, Avtar, Tirthankar, Vibhooti.
(2) The 11 commandments and 7 seven sins indicated by
Gandhi.
(3) One God of Universe (or even a non believer of God).
(4) Gita as a scripture to be studied for moral codes in life,
and divine messages of all prophets can join this movement.
HOW CAN YOU START ONE IGDS UNIT.
Step. No. I.
Find five devoted families and form an adhoc
committee.
To start a local IGDS, only five or more Gita and Gandhi
loving families staying nearby are needed. When five families
agree to start and join in this movement with fullest devotion,
donations and service mindedness, an adhoc committee may
be formed. These families shall devote 3 to 4 hours of time
every week for prayers, publication of literature, money and
food (Prasada). They will become ‘Patron Families’, trustees
and pillars of IGDS in course of time.
Step No. II.
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Arrange weekly prayer meetings and invite known
friends.
By rotation, families will arrange weekly prayer meetings
followed by vegetarian lunches and dinners (no beverages) at
members homes. Every family will try to invite a new friend or
a neighbor of different faith to appraise him about the
movement. Free literature and books be given to invited
guests. Weekly prayer session of three hours will include the
Gita study, events from Gandhi’s life, his inspiring thoughts,
prayers, 'Aarti' and stories by children and good points about
other religions. Prayers and views of other religions should be
welcomed from the invited guests. Gandhi’s political meetings
were always preceded by prayers from all religions. Question
answer sessions for 1/2 hour for the guests and members
should be encouraged. Hindu mythology may be explained by
telling the symbolic meanings of the Gods and Goddesses.
Continue this activity till 20 devoted families join whole
heartedly, and funds are available for a hall.
Step. No. III.
Register the IGDS and elect a working committee
When more than 20 families join, a legal body may be
formed and registered as a non profit religious organization.
Name it IGDS of — (name of place ). Legal constitution may
be adopted and appointments of office bearers done. Then the
question of more fund raising for a ‘Gandhi Hall’ may be
considered.
people, institutions like the libraries, churches and schools.
This should be an important activity of any IGDS from its
inception. Try to invite other Indian religious communities like
Jains, Swami-narayanas, Kabir lovers, Shikhs, Vaishnavas,
Shivaites and other groups in foreign countries. They must be
treated as welcome guests at all times. Do not expect any
contributions. They can worship their Gods in the half hour
time limit. They can help the literary activity. In disputes and
expansion of activities, the local IGDS will obey the orders of
seniors and the head of IGDS.
Step. No. V.
Plan for a Gandhi Hall and/or a Gandhi Ashrama.
When sufficient devoted members join, fund raising for a
hall or an Ashrama may be considered. Declare firm norms
and guidelines before getting donations. Gandhi’s photo will be
placed at a central place. One photo of Krishna Arjuna chariot
will be placed (or painted) on the back wall of the main dias.
Only pictures (and not the idols) of Avatars like Krishna, Ram,
Buddha, Mahavira, Jesus Christ, Buddha etc.. and saints like
Kabira, Mira, Tulsi and other Hindu deity Gods and Goddesses
can be kept on the side walls of the hall. Idols of mythological
Gods should not be permitted. IGDS will not encourage idol
worship. There is only one formless (Nirakara Brahman and
OM). IGDS will respect all messengers of God. Be very strict
and clear about this particular point before starting any fund
raising activity and receiving donations, particularly from the
Indian friends believing in idol worship of Gods. Otherwise
there will be many legal problems in future as we see today in
many towns in USA and India.
Important events of different Indian religious groups can
be celebrated in these Halls. Members of all faiths should
participate in such activities. The aim should be to unite and
accommodate all secular Indian group. The hall should be
Step. No. IV.
Publish a weekly or monthly magazine of Gandhian
Philosophy and thoughts.
Before reaching the step of registration, every IGDS shall
publish some literature (even a page or two) giving Gandhi’s
life events, inspiring quotes and views in the local languages
of people. This literature must be distributed freely to local
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available to any religious groups for prayers and other religious
functions with minimum charges or free.
IGDS will prepare a new cadre of Gita-Gandhi Rishies.
A new cadre of science minded teachers knowing Gita will
be prepared from middle-aged seniors at all centers in
different countries. The Gita-Gandhi priests will be men of
achievements (Siddhas) in life and not simple escapists or idle
retired persons. They will live a simple but active life having
good knowledge of history, geography, science, other world
religions and local laws and economics. They will be fearless
service minded men and women of high morals, broad vision,
non-violence and chaste life. These priests will guide the
general policies of IGDS, teach Gita to others, carry out simple
rituals and prepare newer codes for marriage, death events
etc. They will learn and teach subjects like music, paintings
and fine arts and try to give medical aid , guide people in tax
matters, and act as family friends. They will preach good
manners by their own examples. Priesthood at young age is
a wrong practice. It is not a correct way of life according
to Hindu scriptures. Ideal age for priesthood is 45 and
above. Younger people must remain volunteers and students.
Family men should not become full time priests before the age
of 40 or 50.
Goals of IGDS: Initial and Ultimate.
The ultimate goal of this movement is one Gandhi Asrama
and/or one Gandhi Hall in every big township, city and village
of all the countries of world. In course of time a head quarter in
a district or country may be established which will supervise
and co-ordinate local IGDS units according to need of people
(in manner of service organizations like Lions International and
the Rotaries). Children of teachers shall not inherit the post of
head-priest or become owners of the community property. The
property shall always remain with "Board of Trustees" elected
from the groups of families who regularly donate 10% or more
of their income. The board of trustees will see that every IGDS
becomes a self sufficient unit in course of time.
Step. No. VI.
Appointment of the head-priest.
Appointment of a head-priest (Maha-Acharya) may be
done on basis of knowledge and devotion to the cause. Full or
part time paid local priests may be appointed as per need of
the local community. They will perform rituals of marriages,
death events and other ceremonies. Full time head-priest may
receive honorarium, shelter, clothes, transport, and token gifts.
A central publication of IGDS news will keep informed all local
IGDS units in a town or state, about the activities of different
units and such other matters.
Come forward, learn Gita and Join IGDS movement..
Open minded devoted people of all faiths are invited to
join IGDS movement. The activities of all IGDS units will be
coordinated by a central IGDS organization. Nearby smaller
units of IGDS can join hands and build a common Mahatma
Gandhi Hall or Ashrama. Ashramas will provide residential
facilities to seniors, IGDS priests, visiting guests, temporary
accommodation for students, accommodation at low cost to
visiting guests of local families, etc..etc.. Every month, units in
the vicinity can meet in Ashramas or Halls. Asrama residents
will work as honorary teachers, volunteers, and priests,
etc..etc..
Libraries of the world religions, philosophical and
Gandhian literature will be maintained in Gandhi Halls and
Ashramas. Any curious student can learn world religions at
such centers and participate in the activities of IGDS. Yoga
classes and other educational courses, can be arranged to
teach different skills for earning livelihood. This was the dream
of Gandhi of true education. He called it ‘Basic education’ or
‘Buniadi Talim’.
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If we desire Hindu unity abroad and in India, we need one
prophet and one scripture. Gandhi Gita Dharma Sangh or
IGDS movement is a scientific revision (Dharma Sansthapana)
of Vedic and Upanishad heritage of all the Bharatiyas, and not
an addition (Sthapana) of one more Idol. All unbiased,
educated Gita-Gandhi lovers of Indian origin and Indians of
other faiths like Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrians etc., can join
this movement as “Friends of Gandhi-Gita Sangh and
supporters of the holy scriptures of the world”.
More points SEE next chapter.
20 INTER-NATIONAL
GANDHI - GITA DHARMA
SANGH.
( IGDS - II).
Why we should start or join IGDS ?
The progress of science in the 20th century and during
last 30 years is so great that all religious and political leaders
are stupefied and stunned. They do not know correct and
sound principles of politics and morals that can bring peace for
all people at all places. The socio-economic moral doctrines of
secular religions always need periodic revision, though the
higher morals given by great prophets are fairly true. Average
men and women are not interested in God or religion but want
material comforts brought by science, and peace in family.
IGDS will become instrumental to satisfy these needs. People
will understand God and need of religion in life. By correct
understanding of religion, the minds of people running after
sensual pleasures and money will change to spiritual
consciousness and noble behaviors. They will lead other
people from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom, from
unhappiness to happiness and finally to a state of etern divine
bliss and joy.
Mahatma Gandhi was a man, one in a million, born in
India after thousands of centuries. He started study of Gita at
the age of 21, when he was a student of law in England. He
understood the correct meaning of only two verses from an
English translation of Gita by Sir Arnold Edwin. It changed his
life, thoughts, attitudes, goals and his vision of life. The verses
were :Dhayato vishayan punsaha sangah teshu upajayate,
Sangat sanjayate kamah kamat krodhobi jayate;
Krodhat bhavati sam-mohaha
sam-mohat smruti vibramaha,
Smruti branshat buddhi-nasho
Buddhi-nashat pranashayati.
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Gita Ch. II-verses 62-63
"A person runs to get pleasure from many sensual objects
and gets attached to them. Desire to get more pleasure from
same objects arise in the mind . When he is not satisfied he
becomes angry. Anger leads to profound illusion (sammoha).
Illusion leads to memory loss (amnesia). When memory is lost,
intellect (buddhi) vanishes. (It is the discriminative or judgment
ability with in us.) When the intellect (reason, logic) is lost the
person degrades in morals and perishes".
The causes of happiness and sufferings are explained in
these two verses. Keep your mind and intellect free from
sensual desires and emotions (like anger, greed, illusions,
attachments and passions). Then only you can think with
reason in a logical manner and excel in life.
IGDS is a not a religion, but a movement to propagate
Mahatma Gandhiji’s noble thoughts, philosophy, true message
of Gita and all world religions. Men and women of any faith,
who know and love Gandhiji can join this movement. IGDS will
teach social, economic, political and moral guidelines to
people speaking many different languages. This will bring
better understanding of religions, family peace, self-joy (Atmaanand) and prosperity to its followers and a better religiopolitical world order in the 21st century.
Hippocratic Gurus. Ritual minded Hindu priests do not study
the Gita. Temples have turned into giant enterprises of God
business by immoral aristocratic Gurus, their sons and grandsons. IGDS will become an organization of open minded and
devoted people. It will preserve all good points of ancient
heritage and culture and add some noble traditions from other
religions also. IGDS will preach and propagate Eternal
Doctrines, the true message of the Gita and views of Gandhi
in different fields.
Proposed activities of IGDS
IGDS will carry out the following Humanitarian activities
according to needs and resources of local members, IGDS will
work in harmony with local political and religious leaders,
observe strict vows of non-violence and avoid all kinds of
conflicts as far as possible. Local units will become important
pillars of political help and awareness, but will always remain
devoted to Gandhian philosophy. The important activities of
IGDS will be as follows.
These are just a few initial guide lines :1. Moral, ethical and cultural education of young
generation by involving them in different educational and
humanitarian activities.
2. Loans, scholarships and education aids to
deserving bright students.
3. Free subsidized legal and medical help to the needy
and poor children of members.
4. Adoption of orphans and shelter to senior males,
widows or separated young and old females.
5. Encourage inter-caste, inter-religious and international marriages.
6. No forced religious conversions will be practiced in
IGDS, but it will remain active in propaganda of Gita-
Unity of world religions by IGDS
The main object of IGDS is to bring religious and political
harmony in the world. Hinduism has many time tested
principles and guidelines in political and economic matters.
There are thousands of scriptures, many Gods and Goddess,
countless number of saints, Gurus and Swamis in Hinduism.
Hindus are divided into 20,000 Sampradayas (Secular
religions) and GURU-attached groups today. There is no
central organization to question immoral activities of
debauchers priests or wrong preaching delivered by
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Gandhi thoughts. Members can preserve and practice the
old religion of their birth.
7. A code of marriage vows and ethics will be
prepared later on. Right of choice of husband by the girl,
Swayamvar Pratha. But once married divorce will not be
an easy matter.
Consent of parents on both sides will
remain a welcome step in marriage.
8. IGDS will form panels of judges to settle minor or
major disputes between husbands and wives, parents and
children, brothers and friends, and all members by
arbitration and compromises. This was the role of priests
in past.
9. Free knowledge of economics, laws and medical
subjects will be given to members by arranging talks on
state laws, tax laws and health issues.
10. Help and education to infirm, illiterates, seniors
and handicapped in the locality.
11. Residential facility for a few days to IGDS guests
or at moderate rates for a few months to students and
short times visitors, in the Ashrams.
12. Ready-made food items and kitchens for low
income families and local residents.
13. More and more humanitarian services and projects
for developing love and brotherhood in neighborhood.
about God, but the Gita provides a proof of God. Moreover
Gita provides answers to many spiritual questions and
practical problems arising in day-to-day life. Hence it is
chosen as a single scripture for study for all members of
IGDS. Lovers of humanity at large, and seekers of God and
believers of need of morality or religion in life, are requested to
join this movement and propagate this idea of International
Gita Gandhi Dharma Sangh (IGDS) to their friends.
Scientific proof of One God
It is not possible to show or prove presence of God to a
man of logic and scientific attitude. Scientists ask proof of
God. Questions regarding presence of God may satisfied to
some extent if one reads the next chapter.
HARI OM TAT SAT (God is Truth)
For carrying out the above mentioned activities IGDS will
build Gandhi Halls and Ashrams in different parts of cities and
villages of all countries. The Halls and Ashrams will become
important centers of spiritual activities for active seniors.
Why study only the Gita ?
Gita shows a path of conviction about God to any man of
reason and science. It is a time-tested path of self-realization
(ATMA GYAN), and self-study (SWADYAYA) but it needs
genuine curiosity and devoted efforts. Other religions talk
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Special Note: No Copy Rights.
Publications of Swami Dwiroopanand ( DR. H. K. Gandhi)
Gujatari Books.
1. Ahamkar and Vasana (False Egos & Selfish Desires).
Gaurav and Purusharth. (1983)
2. Mana, Chitta and Buddhi. (Mind, Subconscious Mind-Memories, and
Intellect).
3. Karma Yoga Gita Ch-3. Art of Perfect Actions or Karma. (1984)
4. Bhkti Yoga Gita Ch-12. Who is a real devotee of God? (1984)
5. Raj Yoga Gita Ch-9.
Art of Uniting with the King of Universe. (1985)
6. Purushottam Yoga Gita Ch-15. Union with the Supreme Lord. (1985)
7. Shri Krishna Sharanam Mama.
Three Different Krishnas in Bhagavat, Mahabharat and the Gita. (1994)
8. Prarabdh and Purushartha.
16 Inspiring Stories in Gujarati - (2001). + Two Essays on
(a) Practical Meaning of Devi Laxmiji & (b) Diagnosing Early Cancer.
9. Vignan-na Rushio (Part-1)
Sapexvad, Adiatma-Vidya and Evoltuion of Science and Dharm (2003)
10. Tamare America Javu Chhe? Do You want to go to America? (1981).
All articles and paragraphs presented in booklets and
my all books have No Copy Right. They are FREE for down
loading and re-printing in any local community news bulletin
of any religious or social nature.
A book by Swami Dwiroop (Dr HK Gandhi in Past),
“MAHATMA GANDHI – AMBASSADOR OF GOD FOR
ENTIRE MANKIND IN 21ST CENT.(Published in 1992),
and some more books and small booklets are now Free for
Down Load from my website.
It is a religio-Political book, worth knowing by all Lovers
of Mahatma Gandhi and growing Youth of all religions. You
can reprint any Chapter or Paragraphs. Any Gandhi Gita
lover can Translate in any Indian or any Language.
My IGDS mission indicated in my website and Mahatma
Gandhi book, needs to be read by all open minded
Educated people like Lawyers, Doctors, Comp-Engineers,
and Teachers.
Gujaraties lovers of Gandhiji staying anywhere must
read and Start 0ne IGDS unit (details in website) because
Gandhiji was a Gujarati.
You can Publish Chapters or selected Paragraphs in
any Indian News Paper, Social or Community News letters
without Permission of Author.
English Books.
(11). ABC OF HINDUISM.
Basics of Hinduism for Growing Youth and Parents staying Abroad. (1988)
(12). MAHATMA GANDHI - Ambassador of GodFor Entire Mankind in 21st Century. (1992).(Down Load from website FREE)
A New Scientific Religion (Sanatan Dharm) with Proof of One God of Universe.
(13). WILL POWER OF POSITIVE MIND. Goldin, Gita and God. (2003)
Goldin’s work “Wind Mill of Mind”, Meditation & Positive Thinking in the Gita.
Recently Published English Books:
(14). ASHTANG YOGA. – (2008)
(15) PRANAYAMA Cures Blood pressure in 90 % Cases. (2008).
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Un-Published Eng. Books:
(1). THEORY OF KARMA IN EASTERN RELIGIONS
or The Perfect Laws of Mother Nature (God).
(2). HINDUISM AND WORLD RELIGIONS.
Cream of all religions and Scientific Proof of One God.
(3) Spirituality, Scienceand Art of Self Meditation (Adhiatma-Vidya).
(4-5-6) Vignan-na Rushio (Part-1, 2, 3)
I believe that "Divine knowledge can't be sold".
For More visit website www.Gandhigitadharm.com.
I request to Look into books section about my books
and nearly 100 audio Cds (60 in Eng and 40 in Gujarati) on
different subjects for growing Yuth of all religions.
Website www.gandhigitadharm.com
USA. :- Mobile Ph: (904)-472-6857. (USA) Email: [email protected]
Thanks
Nameste From Dr. H. K. Gandhi.
INDIA : c/o Adhiatma Vigyan Prakashan c/o Vinod Bhatt
Ph: Res. 2630-1891. Add: C-3, Krishna Apts, B/h Lake view Flats,
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad-380015.
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Audio CDs for Growing Youth on
All Religions & God.
Set of 8 Audio CDs. PERFECT LAWS OF GOD or Karma Theory in 3
Eastern Religions.
CD- 1. Introduction. Different meanings of Karma.
Concept of Basic Human Rights in Gita.
(3 Talks 1Hr.20 Min)
CD- 2. Jainism, Buddhism & Hinduism about Karma Beliefs.
Moksha, Nirvana and Kaivalya.
(3 Talks 1Hr.20 Min)
CD- 3. Universal Space-Time. Einstein’s Theory of Relativity &
facts of Science. Today and Now Universal Time
Lincks with Karma (2 Talks 1Hr.20 Min)
CD- 4. Hindu Trinity Gods & Universal Time-Space.
Verses from Gita about Universal Time Space. (2 Talks 40 Min each)
CD- 5. Jainism Buddhism about Time Space. (2 Talks 1Hr.20 Min)
Material Successes long Survival possible by Karma Yoga. CD 6.
Karma Yoga- Gita Ch. 3 Running Translation of all Verses.
English Prayer of One God from Upanishads ( in 1983). (1Hr.20 Min)
CD- 7. Self Realization By Writing Autobiography:
Sample by Dr. H. K. Gandhi.
(A new easy path of Self-Realization or AtmaGyan)
(1Hr.20 Min)
CD- 8 What did I Learn from my Autobiography?
Is God a fact or fiction? (2 Talks. 40 Min each.)
My Divine Experience of Seeing Holy Cross of Jesus on Dec-31-1979.
Learn at Home or in Temples - Hinduism, Gita,
Yoga and World Religions.
By Swami Dwiroopanad: (Dr. H. K. Gandhi in past life).
Special Note:- There is No Copy Rights on these Audio-CDs. Devoted
Individuals can make copies and give FREE to Relatives and Friends.
Set of 10 Audio CDs..
For Youth Education of Hinduism for Indians Abroad.
CD No 1. 10,000 years of Hinduism in 45 Min.
CD No 2. Pride of India’s Scriptural Heritage.
CD No 3-A. Different 8 meanings of Dharma (religion)
CD No 3-B. What is Spirituality? “Be Your self”.
CD No 4-A. What is OM ? Breathing & Speaking
CD No 4-B. Meaning of symbol of OM. CD No 5-A. Origin of world Languages from OM. CD No 5-B. Origin of Grammar in Languages. CD No 6-A. Origin of Vedas From OM. CD No 6-B. From OM arise Vedas and Upanishads. -
Set of 4 Audio CDs.
Isha Vasya Upanishad.
45 Min Talk.
1Hr. 10 Mins talk.
45 Mins Talk
45 Mins Talk
45 Mins Talk.
45 Mins Talk.
45 Mins Talk.
50 Mins Talk.
45 Mins Talk.
35 Mins Talk.
Set of 4 Audio CDs - Miscellaneous CDs..
CD-A. Mythology in Hinduism. Symbolic Meaning of Idols in Temples. (45 Mins).
CD-B. Mythology in Hinduism Symbolic Meaning of Trinity- Bhrama, Vishnu
and Shiva. (45 Mins).
CD-1. My Eary Random thoughts on Concept of “One God” in 1980. (45
Mins).
CD-2. My Early Thoughts on Gyan, Karma, Atma-Self, Time-Place, and
Universe. in 1980. (45 Mins).
A Scientific Upanishad Study at Home.
CD No 1. Introduction to Isha Vasya Upanishad. (3 Talks 30 Mins each).
Purnam Adah Purnam Eedam - Verse, Universe is Body of Vishnu, Symbolic
Meaning of E=MC2 .
CD No 2. Isha Vasya Upanishad. Verses- 1,2,3. +Chant Gita Chs-12 & 15. 1Hr.
10 Mins
CD No 3. Isha Vasya Upanishad Verses- 4 to 10. + Chant Gita Chs-12 & 13.
1Hr. 10 Mins
CD No 4. Isha Vasya Upanishad Verses- 10 to 18. + Chant Gita Chs -12 & 15.
1Hr. 10 Mins
Set of 9 Audio CDs.
Ashtang Yoga Discourses. .
CD-1. Introduction to Ashtang Yoga: (3 Short Talks of 20 Mins each).
a. Why study Yoga? b. Benefits of Yoga. c. Overview of 8 Steps.
CDs-Nos. 1 to 8. Ashtang or Patanjali Yoga Work Shop at Hindu Temple,
Jax. FL. (One Day Work Shop Discourses in 1995) Total Work Shop - Time approx. 8 Hrs.
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CD-1. Gita Ch-XIII. Verses 1 to 10. Khsetra Kshegrana Yoga. -45 Mins. Talk.
CD-1. Gita CH-X. Verses 1 to 10. Vibhuti Yoga.
Become a Noble man- Vibhooti 45 Mins Talk.
Set of 7 Audio CDs. Comparison of World Religions.
CD-1. Introduction to Comparative world religions. +
Gandhi Book Introduction 1 Hr.
CD-2. Comparative world religions. - What is not religion? 45 mins.
CD-3. Comparative world religions.
Ages of Six Major World Religions. 2 talks. 45 Mins.
CD-4. Comparative world religions.
From Om to Vedas & Upanishads till 500 BC. 45 Mins.
CD-5. Comparative world religions.
From 500 BC – to Mahatma Gandhi. + QA with Youth. 45 mins.
CD-6. Comparative Religions: (1990)
Two Short Talks on Hinduism & Islam in a School In MI. Each 30 Mins.
CD-7. Sermons on the Mount -Cream of Holy Bible. in 1989, Bharatiya
Temple Troy-MI. 1HR- Talk.
CD.1. Gita Ch-VII. Gyan-Vignan Yoga, Gita overview &
Translation of All Verses. 01 Hr. 10 min Talk.
CD-1. Karma Yoga- Gita Ch. III Running
Translation of all Verses. + Prayer of One God. (1Hr.20 Min)
CD-1. Vedant Darshan.
(5 Basic Universal Elements- Panch Maha Bhuta) 45 Min.Talk
CD-1-A. Sankhya Darshan. Prakruti & Purush 45 Min. Talk.
CD-1-B. Sankhya Darshan In Gita +
(Hindi Self Intro at Bharatiya Temple, MI). 45 Mins Talk.
Gujarati Audio CDs. (From discourses given in INDIA and USA ). Total
about 41 CDs
Set of 5 Audio CDs. Audio Cds of my Political Thoughts. (4 Eng and
1.Gujarati)..
10 CDs. SET of Mahabharat Katha.
(From Raj-Gopalachari’s English Mahabharat 1984)
5-CDs SET of Ashtang Yoga (Patanjali’s Raj Yoga) (Lectures in India. 1995).
3-CDs SET of Gita Ch-III- Karma Yoga.
(1). Vrs-1 to 15.
(2). Vrs-16 to 30
(3).Vrs 31 to 43.
3-CDs SET of Gita Ch-IX. Raj Yoga.
(1). Vrs-1 to 14. (2). Vrs-15 to 24
(3).Vrs 25 to 34.
2-CDs SET of Gita Ch-XII. Bhakti Yoga.
(1). Vrs-1 to 12.
(2). Vrs-13 to 20.
2-CDs SET of Gita Ch-XV. Purushottama Yoga.
(1). Vrs-1 to 12. (2). Vrs-13 to 20.
1 CD. Life and Message of Bhagvan Lord Buddha. (1984).
2. CD
Life and Message of Jainism and Lord Mahavira-(1984)
10 CDs Six Hindu Darshans and one of Charvak. (1981-2)
3 CDs Mari Atma Katha Part- 1,2,3. (Memories of my past Life).
CD-1.A. Kashmir Issue. Root Causes & Suggestions.
B. Who was Mahatma Gandhi?- 1 Hr. 10Mins.
CD-2. Kashmir Issue.5 Short Talks on Raja Kalasya Karanam.. 1 Hr. 20 Mins.
CD-1. War against Terrorism (after Godhra Kand on Jan-20 –2001, my views).
4 Short Talks. 1 Hr. 20 Mins
CD. 1. Homage to Mahatma Gandhiji. /
Gandhi’s Views about Religion. 3 Short Talks -1 Hr. 10 mins.
CD-1 Messiah of Mankind, Mahatma Gandhiji,
Song of Life-story on even of Death/
Obituary of World Leaders on Last Day of Death. Total 1 Hr. 20 Mins.
CD-1 Gujarati….. Congressne kadho.
(during 2002 elections time in Gujarat - India) 3. Talks- 1 Hr. 10 mins
( Each CD about 1 Hr & 20 Mins).
Set of 11 Audio CDs. Gita Verses and Darshans in the Gita.
Total Time of One CD is about - 75 Mins.
Above English & Gujarati Audio CDs Provide:-
CD-A. Introduction to Gita. (1990) +
Message of Gandhiji & Immortal Soul-Prayer. (1 Hr.20 Mins).
CD-B. Introduction to Gita. (1990) + Plan of GGDS + One God Prayer.
(1 Hr. 20. min).
CD-1-A. Krishna Character in Mahabharat. (my thoughts in 1982-July).55 Mins Talk.
CD-1-B. Krishna Character in Mahabharat. (my thoughts in 1982-July).55 Mins Talk.
(1). Home Study courses of World Religions for ‘Curious & Open-minded
Religious Students’.
(2). Sat-Sang of Religious and God discourses for Growing Youth of Indian
Community.
There are Sloka, Bhajans & Arti in many CDs.
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Mission: (a). World Peace by Better understanding of All Religions.
(b). Message of One God Of Universe and Religion with facts of
science in Gita.
(c). Propagate Religio-Political Views of Mahatma Gandhi and,
(d). Science of Psychology in the Gita and ASHTANG YOGA.
Visit www.gandhigitadharm.com for more about Mission of IGDS.
Contacts ( USA) (1). Dr. H. K. Gandhi Mob : 904-472-6857.
Email : [email protected]
(2) Mr. Chiman Patel (Detroit MI) Mob : (248) 396 – 1313
Res : (248) 852 – 2102 Email : [email protected]
Contacts ( INDIA )
(1) Mr. Vinod Bhatt.
Mob : +91 98246 3043 Res: (079) 2630-1891
(2) Mr. K.K. SHAH Mob No : +91 94260 51251
Email : [email protected]
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